NASHVILLE – As their third annual PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series homestand got underway Friday night inside Bridgestone Arena, the host Nashville Stampede were unable to upset the league No. 1 and undefeated Carolina Cowboys, falling by three ride scores, 263.25-0.00.

The 2022 PBR Teams Champion Nashville Stampede were scoreless in their loss to the Carolina Cowboys who went 3-for-5. Carolina’s eighth win of the season was earned courtesy of scores from 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis, 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen and seven-time PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Champion Sage Kimzey.

The Stampede, now 0-1 at their homestand and 5-5 this season, remaining No. 4 in the league, will look to rebound when PBR Stampede Days continues on Saturday, August 17 when they play the Arizona Ridge Riders.

The Carolina Cowboys, 1-0 at the event and 8-0-1 this season, will look to stay undefeated on Saturday against the league No. 2 Austin Gamblers.

PBR Stampede Days began with a showdown between the Austin Gamblers and Florida Freedom. Tallying scores from 2018 PBR World Champion Kaique Pacheco and two-time gold buckle winner Jose Vitor Leme, Austin defeated the Freedom in commanding form, 171.75-0.00, evening the series with Florida at 1-1.

Via the win, Austin went 1-0 in Nashville and improved to 6-3 this season, remaining No. 2 in PBR Teams. They will look to continue the momentum when they next play the league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys. Florida, who slipped to 0-1 inside Bridgestone Arena and 4-6 this season, dropping from No. 7 to No. 8 in the league, will have a bye when PBR Stampede Days continues on Saturday, August 17.

The Missouri Thunder improved to a perfect 2-0 against the Arizona Ridge Riders Saturday night. Courtesy of key late-game scores from Paulo Eduardo Rossetto and Andrew Alvidrez, Missouri beat Arizona by 101 points, 175.5-74.5.

Missouri is now 1-0 at PBR Stampede Days and 4-6 this season, while Arizona is 0-1 at the event and 4-6 across 2024. As a result of the game, Missouri remained No. 9 in the league, while Arizona fell one spot in the rankings from No. 6 to No. 7. The Thunder will look to win their second consecutive game in Music City when they next play the Oklahoma Wildcatters.

The Kansas City Outlaws rode to a thrilling two ride score, 149-point win against the Oklahoma Wildcatters, 233-84. After Kansas City took the game lead in the top of the first, courtesy of a 70.5-point ride from Julio Cesar Marques on Great Balls of Fire, Oklahoma overtook the game lead by 13.5 points in the bottom of the second as Eduardo Matos covered Mr. Nasty for 84 points.

After a scoreless third, Kansas City hit the accelerator in the fourth and fifth frames, leading them to beat the Wildcatters, who failed to make the 8 in both attempts. Koltin Hevalow put Kansas City back ahead by 77.25 points as he rode Ridin’ Salty for a mammoth 90.75 points in the fourth, and 2024 PBR World Champion and closer Cassio Dias then cemented the win for the Outlaws in the top of the fifth as he went the distance on Boomerang for 71.75 points.

The victory led Kansas City to improve to 1-0 at the event and 6-4 this season, remaining No. 3 in PBR Teams, as they prepare for a bye on the second night of PBR Stampede Days. They have also now evened the series this season with the Wildcatters to 1-1. The Wildcatters are now 0-1 in Nashville and 4-5-1 this season, still ranked No. 5 in the league.

The opening night of PBR Stampede Days then concluded with a high-scoring Shootout Round, featuring one rider from each of the winning teams. Courtesy of a monstrous 92.5-point ride on Tulsa Time, the Kansas City Outlaws’ Cassio Dias won the special round.

The Austin Gamblers’ Jose Vitor Leme delivered a monster ride of his own, scored 91.25 points on Ugly This to finish second. The Missouri Thunder’s Paulo Eduardo Rossetto was third, riding Mike’s Motive for 88.75 points.

PBR Stampede Days continues Saturday, August 17, at 7:45 p.m. CT. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and PBR.com, at the Bridgestone Arena Box Office, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727.

Merit Street Media will broadcast all three days of action from PBR Stampede Days. Viewers can watch on the Merit+ app or go to https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/channel-finder to find the Merit Street Media cable channel in their area. On Sunday, CBS Television Network will air a special Game of the Week doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. ET. On-demand replays of all the PBR Teams action will be available the following day on the Merit+ app. RidePass on Pluto TV will also air Teams replays five days later.

SCORE BULLETINS

Austin Gamblers Defeat the Florida Freedom by Two Ride Scores on Opening Night of PBR Camping World Team Series Action in Nashville, Tennessee

Florida Freedom: 0.00 Austin Gamblers: 171.75

NASHVILLE – As the third annual PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series event in Nashville, Tennessee, got underway Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee, the Austin Gamblers beat the Florida Freedom in commanding form, winning 171.75-0.00. Following a scoreless first, the Freedom looked to Conner Halverson to deliver the team their first points, while the Gamblers tapped 2018 PBR World Champion Kaique Pacheco. Halverson was unsuccessful for Florida, brought down in 3.59 seconds by Kodiac.

Pacheco, however, answered the call for his team, putting Austin ahead by 85 points as he conquered War Daddy with ease. In the third, Florida continued to stumble as Elizmar Jeremias was bucked off in 4.84 seconds by Casper. In the bottom of the frame, Austin was awarded a re-ride following Lucas Divino’s attempt aboard Stone Cold Gangster. Both teams then exchanged buckoffs in the fourth setting up a crucial fifth frame. Before the final round of outs got underway, Austin took on their re-ride draw, pairing Australian sensation Callum Miller with Tijuana Two-Step.

With the chance to win the game early, Miller nodded his head with confidence but was unseated at the 3.96-second mark, opening the door for Florida to make a come-from-behind push. In the top of the fifth, Florida needed a score from their closer, and teenage phenom John Crimber on Rip Tide. Crimber burst from the chutes inside the home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, but was sent airborne in an uncharacteristic 5.11 seconds, cementing the win for the Gamblers. The two-time regular season Champion Austin Gamblers then punctuated their victory in electric form as closer and two-time PBR World Champion Jose Vitor Leme rode Bayou Bad Boy for 86.75 points.

When the dust settled, Austin won by two ride scores, beating Florida 171.75-0.00. The Gamblers are now 1-0 inside Bridgestone Arena and 6-3 this season, furthering their grasp on the No. 2 rank in PBR Teams. They will next play the league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys when PBR Stampede Days continues Saturday, August 17. Their win allowed them to even their record against Florida this season now to 1-1. Via the loss, the Freedom slipped to 0-1 in Tennessee and 4-6 this season, dropping from No. 7 to No. 8 in the league. The Freedom have a bye on the second night of PBR Stampede Days.

Missouri Thunder Edges the Arizona Ridge Riders by 101 Points on Opening Night of PBR Stampede Days inside Bridgestone Arena in Music City

Missouri Thunder: 175.5 Arizona Ridge Riders: 74.5

NASHVILLE – The Missouri Thunder logged their second win of the season against the Arizona Ridge Riders Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee, defeating their opponents by 101 points, 175.5-74.5, as the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series’ Stampede Days got underway inside Bridgestone Arena. PBR’s bovine athletes dominated in the first. After Missouri opener Briggs Madsen was brought down in 2.57 seconds by Sin City, Arizona’s first man Chase Dougherty was bucked off in 2.32 seconds by Hawk.

In the second, Missouri again stumbled as Dawson Gleaves failed to convert on Jersey Mike, hitting the ground in 4.55 seconds. Arizona then became the first to strike in the bottom of the frame. Electing to keep the score despite being offered a re-ride, Arizona surged to a 74.5-point lead as Eduardo Aparecido made the requisite 8 on War Wagon. Missouri then looked to team newcomer Casey Roberts on Late Hit to give them their first score, but Roberts didn’t have enough, bucked off in 2.1 seconds. In the bottom of the frame, Luciano De Castro was called for a 3.11-second buckoff on Ridgeway, but Head Coach Colby Yates quickly challenged the call, believing the bull fouled himself. Upon review, PBR’s officials agreed, awarding Arizona a re-ride.

As the fourth got underway, Missouri earned a re-ride opportunity of his own, as Washita Red fouled himself twice during his brief trip with Grayson Cole. The Ridge Riders then concluded the frame short of the whistle as Keyshawn Whitehorse was launched in 2.45 seconds by Chuck. In the top of the fourth, Missouri rebounded in resilient form. Closer Paulo Eduardo Rossetto delivered his fifth qualified ride across his past six attempts, besting Bomb Diggity with ease for 86.75 points. The score propelled the Thunder to the game lead by 12.25 points.

Arizona failed to keep pace with their opponents in the bottom of the frame as Bruno Carvalho was whipped to the ground in 3.21 seconds by Salty Brindle. The game then came down to both Missouri and Arizona’s re-rides. First up was Eli Vastbinder on I’m Legit Too for Arizona with the chance to clinch the win early for his team in come-from-behind form. After careful preparation, in a must-ride position, Vastbinder burst from the chutes, but was brought off center quickly, bucked off in 3.16 seconds to cement the win for Missouri. The Thunder then punctuated their victory with an exclamation point as Andrew Alvidrez went the distance on Whiplash for a game-best 88.75 points.

The final scoreboard read a 101-point Thunder victory, as Missouri beat Arizona 175.5-74.5. Missouri improved to 1-0 at PBR Stampede Days and 4-6 this season, remaining No. 9 in the league. They have now won both of their games against Arizona this season. Missouri will look to win their second consecutive game in Music City when they play the Oklahoma Wildcatters on Saturday, August 17. Arizona, now 0-1 in Nashville and 4-6 this season, falling from No. 6 to No. 7 in the league, will look to rebound when they next take on the host Nashville Stampede.

Kansas City Outlaws Ride Red Hot in Two Ride Score Defeat of the Oklahoma Wildcatters on Opening Night of PBR Teams League Action in Nashville, Tennessee

Kansas City Outlaws: 233 Oklahoma Wildcatters: 84

NASHVILLE – In front of a raucous Friday night crowd in Nashville, Tennessee, for the first night of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series’ Stampede Days, the Kansas City Outlaws defeated the Oklahoma Wildcatters by two ride scores and 149 points, 233-84. The win allowed Kansas City to even their record to 1-1 against Oklahoma so far in 2024. As the game got underway, Kansas City was quick to convert. In the top of the first, Julio Cesar Marques gave the Outlaws a 70.5-point lead as he clung to the side of Great Balls of Fire en route to the whistle.

While the Wildcatters appeared poised to respond in the bottom of the frame, Hayden Harris was launched at the 6.63-second mark by Hog Wild as the scoreboard went unchanged. Kansas City’s momentum came to a quick end in the top of the second with Brennon Eldred brought down in a swift 1.72 seconds by Magic Hunter. The Wildcatters capitalized on the stumble, overtaking the game lead by 13.5 points courtesy of Eduardo Matos’ 84-point ride on Mr. Nasty. On the spurs of a scoreless third, Kansas City turned to Koltin Hevalow on Ridin’ Salty to give the Outlaws back the lead. Answering the call for his team, Hevalow delivered a monster 90.75-point ride, propelling Kansas City to the game lead by 77.25 points, 161.25-84.

In the bottom of the fourth, Kase Hitt appeared poised to put Oklahoma back ahead, but ultimately came down in a close 5.7 seconds on Workin’ Man as the scoreboard went unchanged. As the game turned to the fifth and final frame, Kansas City closer and 2024 PBR World Champion Cassio Dias had the chance to deliver the game win early for his team as a qualified ride would put the Outlaws ahead by two ride scores with just one Wildcatter remaining. Following diligent preparation in the chutes, Dias called for the gate matching Boomerang jump-for-jump en route to the whistle.

While the team was awarded a re-ride, they elected to keep the 71.75-point score, cementing the Outlaws win against the Wildcatters. Oklahoma was unable to end the game in successful form as their fifth-man Cort McFadden was whipped to the ground in 5.52 seconds by The Undertaker. The final scoreboard read a 149-point Kansas City win against Oklahoma, 233-84. Following the Friday night win, Kansas City is now 1-0 at PBR Stampede Days and 6-4 this season and has a bye on the second night of PBR Stampede Days. They remained No. 3 in the league. Oklahoma slipped to 0-1 at the event and 4-5-1 across 2024, still ranked No. 5 in the PBR Teams league standings, and will look to reverse their fortunes Saturday night when they play the Missouri Thunder.

League No. 1 Carolina Cowboys Remain Undefeated with Victory Against the Host Nashville Stampede on First Night of PBR Teams Action inside Bridgestone Arena

Carolina Cowboys: 263.25 Nashville Stampede: 0.00

NASHVILLE – The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams No. 1 Carolina Cowboys remained undefeated Friday night in Nashville, Tennessee, beating the host Nashville Stampede by three ride scores, 263.25-0.00, to improve to 8-0-1 in 2024. Carolina’s opener and 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis quickly set the tone for the game. In the top of the first Davis put the Cowboys up by 88.75 points as he went the distance on Mahan to go 8-for-9 on the season. Nashville was unable to respond in the next out as team newcomer Cody Jesus was brought down in a quick 3.15 seconds by Rockville.

Following a scoreless second, the third began with dramatics. While Adriano Salgado appeared to have made the 8 on Rowdy, the clock had stopped at the 3.39-second mark, leading Cowboys Head Coach Jerome Davis to challenge the call. Upon close review, PBR’s officials upheld the slap call, determining he touched the bull with his free hand at the 2.14-second mark, resulting in no score for Carolina and the team losing their ability to challenge for the remainder of the game. With the door open, Nashville continued to stumble as Ednelio Almeida was whipped to the ground in 1.86 seconds by Fire Zone. Stampede Head Coach Justin McBride quickly challenged the call, believing there was a chute foul. As PBR’s judges again turned to the replay, they did not find a foul, with Nashville losing their chance to challenge in the game’s final two frames.

The game then came down to two frames, and four riders, with the powerhouse lineup to conclude the game holding a 14 World Championships across both the PBR and PRCA. The high-octane end to the game began with 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen on Whiskey Trip in the top of the fourth. Besting his animal athlete opponent with ease, Swearingen was awarded 87 points, extending Carolina’s lead to 175.75 points. Down by two ride scores with two rides remaining, two-time PBR World Champion Jess Lockwood faced a must-ride position as he climbed aboard Wasted Nights. Riding for the first time in Music City for the Nashville Stampede, Lockwood slapped the bull at the 0.27-second mark, cementing the win for the league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys. Carolina then capped the game with a commanding 87.5-point ride from seven-time PRCA World Champion Sage Steele Kimzey on Exodus, extending their lead to 263.25 points.

Nashville then looked to three-time PBR World Champion and 2022 PBR Teams World Champion Silvano Alves on Blue Suede Shoes to stave off a scoreless defeat at home. Alves, however, was bested in 4.52 seconds. At game’s end, Carolina won by three ride scores, 263.25-0.00. They solidified their grasp on the No. 1 rank in the league, now 1-0 at PBR Stampede Days and 8-0-1 this season and will look to continue their winning ways on the second day of the fifth event of the season when they play the league No. 2 Austin Gamblers. Nashville, now 0-1 at their homestand, slipped to 5-5 this season, remaining No. 4 in the league. They will look to rebound when they next play the Arizona Ridge Riders.

NASHVILLE TEAM STANDINGS – AUGUST 16: Here are the Team standings for the first day of competition for the PBR Camping World Team Series event in Nashville, Tennessee: 1. Kansas City Outlaws, 1-0-0-325.5 2. Missouri Thunder, 1-0-0-264.25 3. Carolina Cowboys, 1-0-0-263.25 4. Austin Gamblers, 1-0-0-263 5. Oklahoma Wildcatters, 0-1-0-84 6. Arizona Ridge Riders, 0-1-0-74.5 7. Florida Freedom, 0-1-0-0.00 8. Nashville Stampede, 0-1-0-0.00 Note: The New York Mavericks and Texas Rattlers had byes on August 16. PBR TEAMS SEASON STANDINGS: Here are the current Team standings for the regular season after the opening day of competition for PBR Stampede Days in Nashville: 1. Carolina Cowboys, 8-0-0-2,265 2. Austin Gamblers, 6-3-0-1,690.75 3. Kansas City Outlaws, 6-4-0-1,718 4. Nashville Stampede, 5-5-0-1,459.75 5. Oklahoma Wildcatters, 4-5-1-1,519.75 6. New York Mavericks, 4-5-0-859.75 7. Arizona Ridge Riders, 4-6-0-1,539 8. Florida Freedom, 4-6-0-1,443.75 9. Missouri Thunder, 4-6-0-1,397.25 10. Texas Rattlers, 2-7-0-1,122.5 AUGUST 3 GAME SCHEDULE: Here are the game matchups for the second day of action for PBR Stampede Days on Saturday, August 17: Austin Gamblers @ Carolina Cowboys New York Mavericks @ Texas Rattlers Missouri Thunder @ Oklahoma Wildcatters Arizona Ridge Riders @ Nashville Stampede Note: The Florida Freedom and Kansas City Outlaws will have byes on August 17.

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