LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama Men's and Women's Rodeo team is ranked within the NIRA top-25.

After strong performances to begin the year, UWA's Women's team is ranked No. 7 while the Tigers' Men's team is ranked No. 11. Both teams are currently first in the Ozark Region.

West Alabama's Women's team has recorded 815 points through two rodeos to begin the year. Freshman Mattie Chabert has put the country on notice as she carries 500 points which is more points than every team within the Ozark Region, excluding West Alabama. Chabert leads the Region with 280 points in the Goat Tying. The freshman has earned the status of All-Around Cowgirl through the first two Rodeos as she continues to lead the Tigers.

Brooklyn Balch has also made an immediate impact in her first season with UWA. The graduate currently leads the Ozark Region in Barrel Racing with 215 points. After earning 155 points in the Breakaway Roping this past weekend, Claire Gordon now leads the Region in that event.

West Alabama's Men's Team has accumulated 1,285 points through two Rodeos, including an event-winning 775 points at the UWA Rodeo Showdown this past weekend. 

Teigan Orr has led the way as the Cowboy ranks first in the Region in the Steer Wrestling and second in the Team Roping. Orr has recorded 250 points in the Steer Wrestling while adding 170 in the Team Roping as the Header which is five points off from the Region leader. 

Caden Ussery has impressed in the Tie Down Roping as he currently leads the Region with 180 points. Ussery also resides within the top-three in the Region in the Team Roping, coming in at No. 3 with his partner Sam McBride. McBride was the All-Around Champion at the UWA Rodeo Showdown as he led the field with 200 points.

West Alabama will be back in action this weekend at Arkansas Monticello's Home Rodeo in Monticello, Arkansas.