Oklahoma Wildcatters Go 1-1-1 at PBR Camping World Team Series Event in Sunrise, Florida to Rise to No. 2 in the League
SUNRISE, Fla. – At the third PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series event of the season this past weekend in Sunrise, Florida, the Oklahoma Wildcatters went 1-1-1 in game play to rise to No. 2 in the league standings.
The J.B. Mauney-led Oklahoma Wildcatters rode to victory Friday evening, beating the Kansas City Outlaws by 90.25 points, 264.75-174.5. While the Outlaws jumped to an early lead in the bottom of the first courtesy of a score from Sandro Batista, the Wildcatters quickly took it back in the top of the second via a ride from Eduardo Matos, never relinquishing the lead again.
While the Outlaws briefly inched within 0.5-point of the lead, Josh Frost delivered a crucial ride in the top of the fifth to force Kansas City into a must-ride position, needing a score of 90.5 points or more from closer Cassio Dias to win the game. While Dias earned a re-ride on his initial bovine athlete opponent, he then uncharacteristically came down in 4.89 seconds atop his second bull to deliver Oklahoma the win, 264.75–174.5.
Oklahoma then took on the host Florida Freedom when game play continued Saturday evening. While Clay Guiton registered a key 85.75-point ride in the top of the first for Oklahoma, it was not enough to stave off a walkoff win by the Freedom, delivered to them by their closer, and teenage phenom John Crimber who bested Bambino for 86.5 points.
The Wildcatters then turned their focus to Sunday, eager to conclude their time in Florida with a win as they squared off against the league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys. The showdown, however, ended in a tie, 175.25-175.25, in the season’s first game to end deadlocked.
Carolina jumped to an early lead in the first out, courtesy of a game-best score from opener Cooper Davis, who is now 6-for-7 this season and No. 2 in the MVP race, but Oklahoma clawed within 3 points when leadoff man Matos also made the whistle. In the bottom of the third, Oklahoma overtook the game lead by 86 points via a score fromCort McFadden.
Buckoffs from both teams in the fourth set up a crucial fifth frame. Carolina closer Sage Kimzey delivered for the Cowboys, but his 86-point ride on Kenny was only enough to tie the game. While Oklahoma had the chance to win the game in walk-off form, Guiton was unable to answer the call for his squad, brought down in 5.99 seconds by Good.
The tie led the Wildcatters to conclude PBR Freedom Days having gone 1-1-1, now 4-3-1 this season. The team rose from No. 4 to No. 2 in the league standings, now trailing the No. 1 Carolina Cowboys by two game wins.
Merit Street Media broadcast all three days of action from PBR Freedom Days. Viewers can watch on the Merit+ app or go to https://www. meritstreetmedia.com/channel- finderto find the Merit Street Media cable channel in their area. On-demand replays of all the PBR Teams action will be available the following day on the Merit+ app. Ride-Pass on Pluto TV will also air Teams replays five days later.
The PBR Camping World Team Series next travels to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, for Maverick Days, the fourth event of the 2024 season. The event will begin at 7:45 p.m. ET on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10.
During the opening night of competition in Brooklyn, the Oklahoma Wildcatters will play the 2022 PBR Teams Champion Nashville Stampede.
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SUNRISE TEAM STANDINGS – AUGUST 2: Here are the Team standings for the first day of competition for the PBR Camping World Team Series event in Sunrise, Florida: Oklahoma Wildcatters, 1-0-0-264.75 Carolina Cowboys, 1-0-0262 Austin Gamblers, 1-0-0260.75 New York Mavericks, 1-0-0174.5 Missouri Thunder, 0-1-0179 Kansas City Outlaws, 0-1-0174.5 Arizona Ridge Riders, 0-10-172.5 Florida Freedom, 0-1-0156.75 * Note: The Nashville Stampede and Texas Rattlers had byes on August 2.
SUNRISE TEAM STANDINGS – AUGUST 3: Here are the Team standings for the second day of competition for the PBR Camping World Team Series event in Sunrise, Florida: Florida Freedom, 1-0-0175.5 Austin Gamblers, 1-0-0259.5 Arizona Ridge Riders, 1-00-263.75 Missouri Thunder, 1-0-083.75 Texas Rattlers, 0-1-0-175 New York Mavericks, 0-1-0171.25 Oklahoma Wildcatters, 0-10-85.75 Nashville Stampede, 0-1-00.00 *Note: The Carolina Cowboys and Kansas City Outlaws had byes on August 3.
SUNRISE TEAM STANDINGS – AUGUST 4: Here are the Team standings for the third day of competition for the PBR Camping World Team Series event in Sunrise, Florida: Florida Freedom, 1-0-0421.25 Kansas City Outlaws, 1-0-0259 Austin Gamblers, 1-0-0-258 Oklahoma Wildcatters, 0-01-175.25 Carolina Cowboys, 0-0-1175.25 Texas Rattlers, 0-1-0-256.25 Nashville Stampede, 0-1-087 Missouri Thunder, 0-1-085.25 *Note: The Arizona Ridge Riders and New York Mavericks had byes on August 4.
PBR TEAMS SEASON STANDINGS: Here are the current Team standings for the regular season after the third day of competition for PBR Freedom Days in Sunrise, Florida: Carolina Cowboys, 6-0-11,659.25 Oklahoma Wildcatters, 4-31-1,435.75 Kansas City Outlaws, 4-3-01,312.5 Austin Gamblers, 4-3-01,298.5 Arizona Ridge Riders, 4-30-1,291.75 Florida Freedom, 3-4-01,269.25 Nashville Stampede, 3-4-01,029.75 Missouri Thunder, 3-5-01,045.25 Texas Rattlers, 2-5-01,038.75 New York Mavericks, 2-5-0513.75
GAME RECAP – OKLAHOMA WILDCATTERS VS. KANSAS CITY OUTLAWS: Oklahoma Wildcatters Defeat Kansas City Outlaws by One Ride Score on Opening Night of PBR Camping World Team Series Competition in Sunrise, Florida Oklahoma Wildcatters: 264.75 Kansas City Outlaws: 174.5 SUNRISE, Fla. – The Oklahoma Wildcatters began their first outing in Sunrise, Florida, with a bang, defeating the Kansas City Outlaws by one ride score, 264.75-174.5, on the opening night of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series’ Freedom Days. In the top of the first, Oklahoma stumbled as Kase Hitt came down in 5.45 seconds atop Mr. Nasty. Kansas City, however, was quick to convert. In the bottom of the frame the Outlaws jumped to an early 86.75-point lead as Sandro Batista conquered Soul Train. The Wildcatters answered in the top of the second as Eduardo Matos delivered the first score for Oklahoma, marked 88 points on Muddy Jake, to give his team a 1.25-point lead. Kansas City was unable to reclaim the lead in the bottom of the second as Brennon Eldred was upended by Sundance in a quick 3.69 seconds. In the third, Oklahoma and Kansas City exchanged buckoffs, as Cort McFadden came down in 7.39 seconds atop Modelo for the Wildcatters, and Julio Cesar Marques was tossed in 4.53 seconds by Boomerang for the Outlaws. In the top of the fourth, Oklahoma expanded their lead. Courtesy of an 87-point ride atop Fierce’s Dirtnap, the Wildcatters led by 88.25 points as the game entered the bottom of the fourth. Kansas City then turned to Koltin Hevalow on Body Roc to give them much needed points. Answering the call for his team, Hevalow delivered an 87.75-point score to pull the Outlaws within 0.5 points of the lead ahead of the final frame. Last out for the Wildcatters was closer Josh Frost on The Kraken. After diligent preparation in the chutes, Frost burst from the chutes, matching his powerful animal athlete jump-forjump en route to the requisite 8 with ease. Awarded a crucial 89.75 points, Oklahoma grew their lead to 90.25 points. The frame then came down to 2024 PBR World Champion and the Kansas City Outlaws’ ringer Cassio Dias, paired with Bamboozled. Erupting onto the dirt inside Amerant Bank Arena, Dias hit the ground in 7.73 seconds, but was awarded a re-ride as the bull stumbled. The Outlaws elected to keep Dias in the game, and he next readied to take on Peterbilt. In uncharacteristic form, Dias came down in 4.89 seconds, delivering the win to Oklahoma. When the dust settled, the Wildcatters won by 90.25 points, beating the Outlaws 264.75-174.5. Via the win, Oklahoma improved to 1-0 in Florida and 4-2 across the season and rose from No. 4 to No. 2 in the league. They are next slated to take on the host Florida Freedom when game play continues on Saturday, Aug. 3. Via the loss, the Outlaws slipped to 0-1 in the Sunshine State and 3-3 in 2024, remaining No. 5 in the league. They are one of two teams with a bye on the second night of PBR Freedom Days.
GAME RECAP – OKLAHOMA WILDCATTERS VS. FLORIDA FREEDOM:
John Crimber Earns Walk-Off Win for Florida Freedom Against the Oklahoma Wildcatters on Second Night of PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand in Sunrise, Florida at Amerant Bank Arena Oklahoma Wildcatters: 85.75 Florida Freedom: 86.5 SUNRISE, Fla. – In front of a hometown crowd Saturday night inside Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, the Florida Freedom earned a thrilling walk-off win against the Oklahoma Wildcatters courtesy of a crucial bottom of the fifth ride from closer and generational talent John Crimber. The bulls were dominant early on, shutting out the Wildcatters and Freedom through the first three frames. Oklahoma then became the first team to convert. Clay Guiton gave the J.B. Mauney-led contingent from the Sooner State an 85.75-point lead as he rode Little Joe. In the bottom of the fourth, Florida failed to respond as Elizmar Jeremias came down in 4.26 seconds atop Hoobastank. Freedom Head Coach Paulo Crimber, however, threw his challenge flag, believing the bull fouled himself. Upon review by PBR’s officials, they discovered no foul, with the no-score remaining in place and Florida losing their ability to challenge for the remainder of the game. As the fifth got underway, Oklahoma had the chance to clinch the game win early by pulling two scores ahead with just one Florida rider remaining. In the possible victory-winning moment was the Wildcatters’ closer Josh Frost on Mo Money. While Frost appeared centered, he was unseated in a close 6.79 seconds, opening the door for Florida to win in walk-off fashion. The game then came down to generational talent, and teenage phenom John Crimber on Bambino for Florida. Crimber burst from the chutes, matching the powerful animal athlete jump-for-jump as he reached the requisite 8 and the hometown crowd erupted in raucous cheer. Awarded a crucial 86.5 points, Crimber earned his team the walk-off win by 0.75 points, 86.5-85.75. Via the win on the second night of PBR Freedom Days, the Florida Freedom improved to 1-1 in the Sunshine State and 2-4 this season. They rose two positions in the league standings, climbing from No. 9 to No. 7. They will look to conclude their homestand with a win when they next play the Missouri Thunder. The Oklahoma Wildcatters fell to 1-1 in Florida and 4-3 this season, slipping from No. 2 to No. 3 in the PBR Teams standings. They will look to rebound when they next play the undefeated and league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys on Sunday, Aug. 4 inside the home of the NHL’s 2024 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.
GAME RECAP – CAROLINA COWBOYS VS. OKLAHOMA WILDCATTERS:
Carolina Cowboys and Oklahoma Wildcatters Tie 175.25-175.25 on Final Day of PBR Camping World Team Series Action in Sunrise, Florida Carolina Cowboys: 175.25 Oklahoma Wildcatters: 175.25 SUNRISE, Fla. – At the third event of the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series, the No. 1 Carolina Cowboys remain undefeated, tying the Oklahoma Wildcatters 175.25175.25 on Sunday afternoon in Sunrise, Florida, in the season’s first game to end in a deadlock. Carolina’s opener and 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis began the game in statement form. Covering Boujee Boy with seeming ease, Davis gave his team a quick 89.25-point lead. He is now 6-for-7 on the season. Oklahoma made their presence known in matching speed, responding in the bottom of the first. Courtesy of an 87.75-point ride from Eduardo Matos on Gas Money, the Wildcatters inched within 1.5 points of the lead. In the top of the second, Carolina was unable to grow their game lead with Derek Kolbaba coming down after a direction change in 4.78 seconds on Quick Show. The buckoff opened the door for Oklahoma to overtake the lead in the bottom of the frame, as the Wildcatters’ Kase Hitt settled in atop Hawk. With his team and Head Coach J.B. Mauney cheering him on from the back of the chutes, Hitt initially appeared centered, but a mid-out direction change by the bull led Hitt to hit the dirt in 5.39 seconds, resulting in no score. Carolina again stumbled in their third out as Adriano Salgado was bucked off by Smooth Criminal in 2.94 seconds. Oklahoma then overtook the game lead for the first time in the showdown. As Cort McFadden went the distance on Red Dirt for 87.5 points, the Wildcatters surged to an 86-point lead, as the scoreboard read 175.25-89.25. The Cowboys then bucked off in their third straight out, as their fourth man to compete, Daylon Swearingen, was upended in 3.19 seconds by Kodiac. The buckoff gave Oklahoma the chance to clinch the game win early in the bottom of the fourth, with the opportunity to grow their lead to two ride scores with just one Carolina rider remaining. Josh Frost nodded with confidence for the Wildcatters but was ultimately flung to the dirt in 5.51 seconds, opening the door for the league No. 1 Carolina Cowboys to win in comefrom- behind fashion. Bursting into the arena inside the home of the NHL’s 2024 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, seven-time PRCA Sage Kimzey delivered for the Cowboys, covering Kenny for 86 points to tie the game 175.25175.25. The game then came down to Oklahoma’s closer Clay Guiton on Good. Guiton, however, got pulled down overtop of the bull, coming down in 5.99 seconds. With that buckoff, the game ended in a 175.25-175.25 tie, the first of the 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series season. As a result of the game, the Carolina Cowboys went 1-0-1 in Florida and are now 6-0-1 in 2024. They remained No. 1 in the league. The Oklahoma Wildcatters concluded PBR Freedom Days 1-1-1 and are now 4-3-1 in 2024. They rose from No. 3 to No. 2 in the PBR Teams standings, now trailing the Cowboys by two games.
