SCORE BULLETINS

Austin Gamblers Win Fifth-Straight Game with Victory Against the Carolina Cowboys at Second Day of PBR Stampede Days in Nashville

Austin Gamblers: 168.5

Carolina Cowboys: 82.5

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As game play got underway on the second day of competition for PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Stampede Days, the Austin Gamblers continued their red-hot momentum, beating the Carolina Cowboys 168.5-82.5 to win their fifth-consecutive game. As the first rider out of the chutes, the Gamblers’ Ezekiel Mitchell (Rockdale, Texas) was quick to strike to give his team an early 85-point lead as he conquered Hell On The Red (Jane Clark/Gene Owen). The 8-second effort was the third lead-off ride from Mitchell this season to give the Gamblers early momentum in five-on-five game play. Leonardo Lima (Cale do Paraido, Brazil), up first for the Cowboys, was unable to answer for his team, bucked off by High Tide Blues (Blake Sharp/Michael Floyd) in a hard-fought 5.34 seconds. After a scoreless second frame, the third round featured the Gamblers’ Austin Richardson (Dallas, Texas) and Cowboys’ Wingson Henrique da Silva (Navirai, Brazil). Richardson’s 83.5-point ride atop Cowboy Suit (Tex Brothers Ranch), coupled with Silva’s buckoff, allowed the Gamblers to surge to a two-bull, 168.5-point lead. In the fourth round, Claudio Montanha Jr. (Pacaembu, Brazil) had the chance to clinch the win for the Gamblers. The affable South American, however, was unable to deliver the Lone Star State contingent the victory, bested in 2.39 seconds by Choctaw Bingo (TNT Bucking Bulls). Carolina’s Boudreaux Campbell (Crockett, Texas) then found himself in a must-ride position as he readied to take on Border Crisis (Hale Cattle Co.). Campbell didn’t log a score; however, he was awarded a re-ride, giving the Cowboys renewed hope as the game entered the fifth. For the second time in the game, the Gamblers had the chance to earn the victory before the final bull bucked. In the closing position for the Gamblers, No. 1 draft pick Jose Vitor Leme (Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil) climbed aboard Hostage (Hale/Wood/Ogden). In uncharacteristic form, Leme was brought down in 1.59 seconds. The Cowboys then found themselves with the final two outs of the game. Adding further drama to the already intense game, reigning PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen (Piffard, New York) was also awarded a re-ride, with both him and Campbell needing to turn in scores to propel the Cowboys to the winner’s circle. Campbell, however, was bucked off by Big Black (K-C Bucking Bulls/Joe & Nina Webb) in a heartbreaking 7.75 seconds, delivering the win to the Gamblers. Swearingen, however, prevented his team from ending the game scoreless, riding Lil 2 Train (Jane Clark/Gene Owen) for 82.5 points, crucial for the MVP-hopeful athlete. The Gamblers have now won their last five consecutive games. Their 168.5-82.5 victory against Carolina Saturday evening marked the team’s first win in which Leme did not deliver a qualified ride. The PBR Team Series’ No. 3-ranked Austin Gamblers (6-3) will look to remain perfect in game play on Sunday afternoon when they face off against the league’s No. 1-ranked Missouri Thunder (7-2), while the Carolina Cowboys (4-5) will attempt to rebound when they take on the Ariat Texas Rattlers (3-6).

Missouri Thunder’s Re-Ride Declining Decision Propels Them To Victory Against the Oklahoma Freedom

Missouri Thunder: 58

Oklahoma Freedom: 0.00

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Team Series’ No. 1 Missouri Thunder earned their first game win during PBR Stampede Days in Nashville Saturday evening, defeating the Oklahoma Freedom after making a crucial decision to decline a re-ride opportunity. With the game scoreless through the first two frames, the mid-point of the showdown featured Deklan Garland (Foster, Oklahoma) for the Freedom and Andrew Alvidrez (Seminole, Texas) for the Thunder. Garland earned a re-ride, unable to leave the chutes aboard Big Sway (Lucas Manning Bucking Bulls). While Alvidrez was also given the option of a re-ride, his out with Slingin Lead (Viducic Bucking Bulls) ended in a score, marked 58 points. In a crucial decision, Co-Head Coach Ross Coleman opted to keep the score, a decision which proved dividends. With no rider in the fourth earning a score, including Garland on his re-ride attempt, Casey Roberts (Munford, Alabama) found himself in a must-ride position for the Freedom. The young gun, however, was unable to rise to the occasion, bested by Blazer (Universal Pro Rodeo/Rachel & Dustin Powell) in a quick 3.89 seconds. With Thunder closer Colten Fritzlan (Rifle, Colorado) also not reaching the 8, the Thunder beat the Oklahoma Freedom 58-0, the lowest scoring game resulting in a win thus far in the PBR Team Series. The Missouri Thunder (7-2) will seek their second game win in the Volunteer State Sunday afternoon in a showdown of the league’s Top 2 teams as they take on the No. 2 Austin Gamblers (6-3). The Oklahoma Freedom (3-6) will seek their first win inside Bridgestone Arena when they play the Arizona Ridge Riders (5-4). 

Arizona Ridge Riders Snap Three-Game Loss Streak with Victory Against Kansas City Outlaws in Nashville

Arizona Ridge Riders: 175.75

Kansas City Outlaws: 87

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mired in a three-game loss streak, the Arizona Ridge Riders recaptured their winning ways Saturday evening in Nashville, beating the Kansas City Outlaws by one ride score on the second day of competition for PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Stampede Days. After neither team reached the 8 during their first outs, the second frame featured game-changing efforts. While Rafael Henrique dos Santos (Sebastianopolis, Brazil) was first to strike, briefly giving the Outlaws an 87-point lead via his score atop Sundance (Tex Brothers Ranch/5S Bucking Bulls), the Ridge Riders wouldn’t trail for long. Eduardo Aparecido (Gouvelandia, Brazil) quickly put the Ridge Riders atop the leaderboard in the very next out, giving his team a 1.75-point lead as he covered Tested’s Viper (Hookin’ W/LeFlore Bucking Bulls) for 88.75 points. The scoreboard then remained unchanged through the third and fourth. At the top of the fifth, Outlaws’ Koltin Hevalow (Smithville, Missouri) was in a must-ride position. The young gun, however, failed to deliver, bucked off by War Dress (Jane Clark/Gene Owen) in an ever-close 6.19 seconds. With the game win clinched, the Ridge Riders punctuated the victory with an 87-point score from first-round draft pick Luciano de Castro (Guzolandia, Brazil) atop Homeboy (K-C Bucking Bulls/Joe & Nina Webb). When the dust settled, the Ridge Riders earned their team’s fifth victory, 175.75-87 against the Outlaws. When PBR Stampede Days concludes Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Ridge Riders (5-4) will take on the Oklahoma Freedom (3-6), while the Kansas City Outlaws (3-6) will attempt to shake-off the loss when they play the host Nashville Stampede (3-6). 

Three-Time PBR World Champion Silvano Alves Delivers Walk-Off Score to Earn Nashville Stampede Hometown Victory Against Ariat Texas Rattlers

Nashville Stampede: 85.25

Ariat Texas Rattlers: 0.00

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Three-time PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Champion Silvano Alves (Pilar do Sul, Brazil) broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fifth, riding his bull and propelling the Nashville Stampede to a dramatic walk-off win against the Ariat Texas Rattlers during the final game of the second night of Stampede Days inside Bridgestone Arena. The Stampede made PBR Team Series history in becoming the first team to win a game in their hometown, defeating the Rattlers 85.25-0. Despite gritty performances through the first four frames of the game, the showdown between the Rattlers and Stampede entered the final round scoreless. As the last hopes for each roster, young gun Braidy Randolph (Jonestown, Pennsylvania) was in the closing position for Texas, while recently signed Alves was in the final slot for Nashville. Randolph, was unable to post a score for the Rattlers, bucked off by Big Whiskey (Tex Brothers Ranch/5S Bucking Bulls) in 5.79 seconds. The fate of the game then rested in Alves’ hands as he climbed aboard Yatesy Down Under (Next Level Bucking Bulls). After some difficulty in the chutes, Alves erupted into the arena remaining in perfect time with the animal athlete as he bucked with great vigor. Reaching the requisite 8 for 85.25 points, Alves clinched the victory for the home team as the back of the bucking chutes cleared and a celebration erupted on the dirt. The Nashville Stampede (3-6) will look to continue the momentum Sunday, seeking their second consecutive win when they take on the Kansas City Outlaws (3-6). The Ariat Texas Rattlers (3-6) will look to reverse their fortunes from the scoreless defeat when they play the Carolina Cowboys (4-5).