STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Wednesday night action at the College National Finals Rodeo saw two Tarleton State University ropers move into the top 10 of the third go-round.
Korbin Rice and his team roping partner, Cutter Freeman of Cisco Junior College, caught their steer in 13.9 seconds, putting them in eighth place for the round.
Barrel racer Jordan Driver also slipped into eighth with her third-go 14.37-second time.
Goat tying specialist Tori Brower is the only Tarleton representative on today’s docket in Casper, Wyo.
Friday’s schedule includes Tarleton saddle bronc rider Gus Gaillard, tie-down roper Wyatt Crandall and breakaway ropers Tayler Felton and Driver.
National championships in individual events and team competition will be announced following Saturday’s finals.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.