LIVINGSTON, Ala. - With a pair of first and runner-up finishes in the bull riding competition, Northwest freshmen Cody Gilbert and Colby Burgess helped the Rangers to an overall sixth-place result in last weekend's UWA Rodeo.

Gilbert tied for first in the event with 110 total points, followed by 80 from third-place finisher Burgess, as the duo's 190 combined points helped Northwest to its first placed result of the 2021-22 Ozark Region season. 

The duo's success lifted Northwest past in-state foe Pearl River, which finished in seventh at 180 team points. The Rangers also finished ahead of Arkansas-Monticello (130), Murray State (70) and Three Rivers College (40). Missouri Valley College left as the top overall finishers on the men's side, compiling 945 total points on the weekend.

Northwest failed to place in the women's portion of the event, but did earn a 16.59 time in barrel racing from freshman Lucy Denton. 

Next up for Northwest will be a trip to the Three Rivers Rodeo in Sikeston, Mo. Hosted by Three Rivers College, the event will begin on Thursday, October 14 and run through Saturday evening, October 16.