STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University team roper Wyatt Bray captured top honors Tuesday night in the third go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.
Bray and roping partner Cutter Thomison of Western Texas College, reigning National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southwest Region champions, flashed a 5.6-second time in their second run of the day. In Tuesday’s slack, Bray and Thomison roped their steer in 6.6 seconds.
Barrel racer Acey Pinkston also made two runs Tuesday, placing in the top 10 of the third go. Pinkston, who finished the regular season ion third place ion the regional standings, ran there cloverleaf in 15.01 seconds after an early-day 19.50.
In other action Tuesday, Jordan Driver posted a 14.56 in barrel racing, Tori Brower took 20th in goat tying with her 6.7, and Wyatt Crandall added a 13.4 in tie-down roping.
Wednesday performances by Tarleton riders and ropers feature team roper Korbin Rice and breakaway roper Tayler Felton.
Individual and team champions will be named following Saturday’s championship 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.