Tarleton Ropers Post Top 10 Times in CNFR Third Round

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.

Korbin Rice 1 crop — Tarleton team roper Korboin Rice (above) and his partner Cutter Freeman posted a 13.9 in Wednesday third-round action at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo.

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.

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