The Oklahoma Panhandle State rodeo teams excelled at the Southwestern Oklahoma State Rodeo, with eight team members reaching the finals. The women's team finished sixth overall, while the men's team placed 11th. Helen Poer had an outstanding individual performance, earning the most points for the Aggies with her breakaway roping. Overall, several team members contributed to their strong showing, demonstrating skill across events.

By the Numbers
  • Eight OPSU rodeo team members made the short go-round.
  • Helen Poer scored 115 individual points, the highest of any Aggie.
  • The women's team finished with 90 total points, just 10 shy of fifth place.
Yes, But

Despite individual successes, the men's team placed lower with an 11th overall finish, highlighting a disparity in performance compared to the women's team.

State of Play
  • The women's team achieved sixth place, while the men finished 11th.
  • Luke Tippmann consistently scored 68 and 72 in bareback riding.
  • Both the men's and women's teams approach their upcoming events with strong individual performances to build on.
What's Next

The OPSU Rodeo team will compete at the Fort Hays State Rodeo in Hays, Kansas, from April 16-18, followed by hosting their own rodeo event from April 23-25 in Guymon, Oklahoma.

Bottom Line

The Aggies showed promise at SWOSU, but improvements are needed in the men's team performance as they look to build momentum heading into the final weeks of the rodeo season.