Men Finish Fourth at Rodeo

April 13, 2009

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed fourth in its own rodeo Saturday scoring 245 points. The Bulldogs were led by bareback rider Dusty Gracia who finished second in his event with combined rides totaling 150 points.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University was the top finisher in the men's standings collecting 710 points. The Aggies were followed by Northwestern Oklahoma State University in second place with 370 points and Garden City Community College with 290 points was fourth.

The All-Around Cowboy award went to Tyrel Larsen of OPSU who finished among the top three in both saddle bronc and bull riding competition.

SWOSU has two more rodeos remaining this season with the next at Rogers State beginning on April 17 before concluding the season at Northeastern A&M on April 23.