The Rocky Boots Invitational airs on VERSUS (formerly OLN) on Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. each evening. All times are Eastern. Please visit http://www.pbrnow.com/media/tv/ for the complete broadcast schedule.

Lee, who is currently ranked third in the world, in solid contention to earn his second PBR world title. PBR BFTS World Standings leader Guilherme Marchi (Sao Paulo, Brazil) earned an 84.75 point score, however number two ranked Sean Willingham (Summerville, Ga.) received a disappointing no score. Every BFTS point earned going into the Word Finals is pivotal to determining the outcome of this year’s world championship race.

Lee rode Page & Teague Bucking Bulls’ Rattler for 89.25 points to edge J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) by two and one quarter points. Lee competed in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out held at the conclusion of the first round and successfully rode Boyd, Floyd, and Paradise Farms’ Big Show to earn the $15,000.

Lee took a horn to the leg during his dismount in the first round, but wasn’t deterred during the Mossy Oak Shoot Out, explaining, “I knew I wasn’t hurt that bad and I wasn’t going to weaken because I wanted a chance to ride Big Show. I got out of shape initially but didn’t panic and made a move to get centered up and get him ridden.”

In an unfortunate turn of events, it was determined by the Sportsmedicine staff that Brian Herman (Victoria, Texas) has a broken neck and will require surgery which will be performed on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The initial injury occurred at a bull riding event prior to Columbus. Herman will be out for at least three months and additional details will be released as they become available.

Rocky Boots Invitational Results:

FIRST ROUND: 1) Mike Lee (Decatur, Texas) 89.25 points on Page & Teague Bucking Bulls’ Rattler, $2,730; 2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 87 points on Chad Berger/Winston Loe’s Gold Bell Wine, $1,950; 3) Justin McBride (Elk City, Okla.) 86 points on Frontier & Teague Bucking Bulls’ Shock the Monkey, $1,170; 4) Brian Canter (Randleman, N.C.) 85 points on Frontier Rodeo Company’s Freedom, $780.