The NDSU Rodeo Team started out the rodeo season on a strong note at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls Sept 12-14, 2014.

Following are the results of the competition.

Women's Team

• 3rd – out of 12

Individual Women's Results

• Shelby Schields (Zoology and Psychology double major) – 2nd – Team Roping

• Shannah Plehal (Ag Business major) – 4th – Breakaway Roping

• Ingrid Mlodzik (Mechanical Engineering major) – 4th – Team Roping

• Tracy Ellig (Animal Science major) – 4th – Goat Tying

Men's' Team

• 8th – out of 12

Individual Men's Results

• Kasey Dressler (Ag Economics major) – 2nd – Saddle Bronc Riding

The students hope to continue with their early success. They will compete in 10 rodeos in a six-state region for the opportunity to compete at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) which will be held in Casper, Wyo, in June.

–NDSU