Oklahoma City, Okla. (February 12, 2010) - The 2010 Oklahoma City Express Classic started with a bang at the Ford Center tonight, with current #2 in the World Standings J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) and Texas cowboy Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) splitting first and second place. Mauney took on Cross E Bucking Bulls’ Riccochet, while Robinson made the buzzer on Ice T&D, from Rafter HB Cattle Company. Both walked away with 89.25 points and $6,000 in their bank accounts.
There was also a tie for third and fourth place. Oklahoma’s own Ryan McConnel (Colgate, Okla.) impressed local family and friends when he stayed on Superfreak (Jerome Davis Bucking Bulls) and Matt Werries (Jacksonville, Ill.) made the most of his ride on Power Line (Blood Line Bucking Stock, LLC), making the 8 second buzzer. McConnel and Werries received 87.50 points for their rides and each took home $2,500. Colorado cowboy Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) rounded out the top five, pulling in 87.25 points on Lil’ Red Kat (Boyd/Floyd/Hill Bucking Bulls) and walking away $1,200 richer.
Stay tuned tomorrow for all of the Round 2 action, as the Oklahoma City Express continues. Don’t miss Round 2 of the Oklahoma City Express Classic when it airs live on VERSUS tomorrow, Saturday February 13th at 8:00pm ET. Check your local listings for more details.
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INJURY REPORT: Ednei Caminas sprained his right ankle. He is questionable for Round 2 tomorrow.
Oklahoma City Express Classic:
ROUND ONE: 1/2) J.B. Mauney (Mooresville, N.C.) 89.25 points on Riccochet (Cross E Bucking Bulls), $6,000. 1/2). Pistol Robinson (Burleson, Texas) 89.25 points on Ice T&D (Rafter HB Cattle Company), $6,000. 3/4) Ryan McConnel (Colegate, Okla.) 87.50 points on Superfreak (Jerome Davis Bucking Bulls), $2,500. 3/4) Matt Werries (Jacksonville, Ill.) 87.50 points on Power Line (Blood Line Bucking Stock, LLC.), $2,500. 5) Josh Koschel (Greeley, Colo.) 87.25 points on Lil’ Red Kat (Boyd/Floyd/Hill Bucking Bulls), $1,200.
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