LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama wranglers returned to action this weekend, as they took part in the Mississippi State University Rodeo in Meridian, Miss. Entering the rodeo the UWA women were fourth in the Ozark Region with the men in seventh.

Chelsee Watson placed first in the long round of the barrel racing, while Lauren Hedrick finished first in the short round of the goat tying. Christi Heisman claimed a second place finish in the short round of the goat tying, as Sydney Bailey finished second in the long round of the break away roping. Heisman finished third in the average in the goat tying with Hedrick in fourth.

Alex Caudle finished first in the long round of the calf roping, while Daniel Poole finished third in the long round of the bull riding and fourth in the average.

The wranglers return to action on Friday, March 28, as they participate in the rodeo at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The two-day event concludes on Saturday, March 29.