Idaho State University Rodeo Team member place nationally at College National Finals Rodeo

Eames, a freshman from Gooding, placed third in the nation for tie-down roping, with an average of 45.7 seconds on four runs. His best time was 9.7 seconds. He received the $1,000 Bill Robinson Award for his placing. In the final rookie standings, Eames placed sixth in the nation. In addition to tie-down roping, Eames competed in the team roping event but did not place.

VanBiezen, a Twin Falls native, also competed in tie-down roping and placed fourth in the nation. He had a total of 50.6 seconds on four runs with a best time of 9.8 seconds during the short-go.  This was VanBiezen’s second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo. He previously competed for the Montana Western Team.

Barlow, a freshman from Eden, competed against 36 young men for the bull riding national title. He placed 23^rd overall with a total score of 69 points on three rides.

Sanford, of Rigby, made her first appearance at the CNFR, competing in barrel racing.  She placed 13^th in the nation with a total of 44.16 seconds on three runs while competing against 45 other women in the event.

Final results from the CNFR show the ISU Men’s Team ranked 13^th overall in the nation with a total of 320 points. There were a total of 52 men’s teams competing at the 2010 CNFR.

The ISU Rodeo Team members were accompanied by  advisor and head coach, Angela Askey.