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LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama rodeo teams are coming off another great season, as the Tiger Wranglers picked up eight top three finishes during the 2023-24 campaign. 

Four Tigers took home top honors, while three were named reserve champions. 

Below are the list of award winners and the total points scored.

Ozark Region Champion
Cooper Cowan, Team Roping (865)
Ashley Henderson, Breakway Roping (455)
Jaylie Matthews, Barrel Racing (930)
Blayne Saine, Calf Roping (700)

Ozark Region Reserve Champion
Lauren Booty, All Around (875)
Joanna Hammett, Goat Tying (855)
Taycie Matthews, Barrel Racing (820)

Ozark Region Third Place
Kota Wilhite, Calf Roping (600)

Both the UWA rodeo teams took home hardware at the final show of the season. The women's team was named the Ozark Region Champions for the third straight season and is ranked sixth in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. 

The men's squad finished as reserve champion in the region and is listed 21st in the national rankings. 

With the two teams qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo, the Tigers will next compete on June 9-15 from Casper, Wyoming.