The University of West Alabama Men's Rodeo team aims for a National Championship at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, running from June 14-20. The men's team, the Ozark Region Reserve Champions, secured 4,595 points in the regular season. Key competitors include Tanner Brown and Clarke Gordon in Team Roping, and Sydney Poole, who will compete in Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping for the women's team.

By the Numbers
  • The men's team recorded 4,595 points for the season.
  • Brown and Gordon are ranked eighth nationally in Team Roping with 835 points.
  • Sydney Poole accumulated 518 total points, ranking her as Reserve All-Around Champion.
State of Play
  • Competition starts this Sunday with multiple events scheduled each day.
  • The men's team features six competitors across various events including Team Roping and Tie Down Roping.
  • The women's team has four participants vying for individual titles in Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing.
What's Next

As the CNFR kicks off, the focus will be on how UWA's competitors perform, especially Brown and Gordon in Team Roping and Poole in her events. Their results could influence future opportunities at national competitions.

Bottom Line

UWA's rodeo teams are poised for a strong performance at the CNFR; success could enhance the program's visibility and recruitment efforts in the future.