Missed the action this weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! First Horizon Coliseum delivered three days of drama as Cowboy Days presented by Mountain Claws shook up the PBR Camping World Team Series race. From Florida’s seventh straight win to Carolina’s first-ever homestand sweep and New York’s walk-off weekend, every ride mattered. If you missed any of the action, here’s the rundown from Greensboro!
On the PBR Team Series...
GREENSBORO, DAY 1
The Texas Rattlers (14-7) opened hot, blanking New York 176.25-0 behind Brady Fielder (88 on Hoobastank) and Braidy Randolph (88.25 on Lights Out, re-ride).
The Oklahoma Wildcatters (8-13) edged Kansas City 258.75-250.75, led by Wingson Henrique da Silva (86.5), Josh Frost (87.25) and Eduardo Matos (85). The Outlaws answered with three straight scores from Eric Henrique Domingos, Julio Cesar Marques and Heitor Santos Ferreira, but came up short.
The Florida Freedom (16-5) eked out an 87-84.25 win over Nashville behind João Ricardo Vieira’s 87-pointer. Nashville struck first with Alan de Souza (84.25) but couldn’t hang on.
The Carolina Cowboys (9-12) closed opening night with a 169.75-84.25 win over Missouri, highlighted by Cooper Davis (85.75) and the debut of Trey Holston (84).
New York (4-18) snapped its skid in a 173.5-170.25 upset of Kansas City. Mauricio Gulla Moreira (88) and Leonardo Castro (85.5) gave the Mavericks the cushion they needed despite late Outlaws pushes.
Missouri (10-12) defeated Oklahoma 172.5-85 behind Paulo Eduardo Rossetto (85.5) and Andrew Alvidrez (87).
Austin (16-6) pulled away in the LAND.com Texas Cup, topping Texas 342-169.75 with four covers, including Sage Steele Kimzey (86) and Jose Vitor Leme (86.25).
Carolina (10-12) edged Nashville 86.75-84.75 thanks to Derek Kolbaba’s game-winner, answering Alan de Souza’s early ride.
GREENSBORO, DAY 3
Florida (18-5) extended its streak to seven, downing Texas 174.5-86.75. Salgado (87 on Nachos) and Campos (87.5 on Rocket Man) led the way.
Carolina (11-12) capped history, sweeping 3-0 at home with a 177-173.75 walk-off over Austin. Derek Kolbaba (88.5 on The Kraken) set it up, and Clay Guiton sealed it on Bomb Diggity.
New York (5-18) won back-to-back for the first time, walking off Oklahoma 260.5-246.5 on Marco Rizzo’s 86.75 atop Wingnut. Bob Mitchell and Moreira also posted key scores.
Nashville (7-16) rallied past Kansas City 256.25-174.25 to end a seven-game slide. Pablo Soares, Rogério Venâncio and Cody Jesus (87 on Muddy Jake) delivered the comeback.
Arizona (17-6) closed dominant, routing Missouri 346.75-86.75 on four scores: Elzisclay dos Santos, Aparecido, De Castro and Keyshawn Whitehorse all covered.
Here’s where the teams stand after Carolina Cowboy Days:
Rank | Team | Record | Points |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Florida Freedom | 18-5 | 5,251.50 |
2 | Arizona Ridge Riders | 17-6 | 4,759.50 |
3 | Austin Gamblers | 16-7 | 5,080.00 |
4 | Texas Rattlers | 14-9 | 4,514.25 |
5 | Carolina Cowboys | 11-12 | 3,857.75 |
6 | Missouri Thunder | 10-13 | 3,522.75 |
7 | Kansas City Outlaws | 8-15 | 3,854.75 |
8 | Oklahoma Wildcatters | 8-15 | 3,605.00 |
9 | Nashville Stampede | 7-16 | 3,349.75 |
10 | New York Mavericks | 5-18 | 2,755.75 |
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See the best photos from Greensboro — walk-offs, streaks and a historic Carolina sweep — all captured HERE.
On the Challenger Series...
Casey Roberts (83.5 on Armageddon), Jaxton Mortenson (81.5 on American Made) and Matt Palmer (81 on Workin’ Man) rounded out the Top 5. With the victory, da Silva banked 108 Challenger points to climb to No. 30 in the standings.
The Challenger Series continues Sept. 19 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Looking ahead...
What’s next on the docket?
The action begins Sept. 18 with the PBR Stockyards Showcase at Cowtown Coliseum, followed by three days in Elmont, New York, as all 10 teams collide Sept. 18-20 for Maverick Days at UBS Arena. On Sept. 19, the Challenger Series heads to Virginia for PBR Charlottesville at John Paul Jones Arena, and the weekend wraps Sept. 21 with Ultimate Bullfighters at Cowtown Coliseum.
Opening-night matchups for Maverick Days (Sept. 18):
Texas Rattlers vs. Arizona Ridge Riders
Kansas City Outlaws vs. Austin Gamblers
Carolina Cowboys vs. Oklahoma Wildcatters
Missouri Thunder vs. Florida Freedom
Nashville Stampede vs. New York Mavericks
Stay tuned for more PBR updates and rankings next weekend!
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