Southeastern Men's Rodeo Team Wins KSU Title, Women Place Third

Southeastern's rodeo teams open spring season with strong performances at Kansas State Rodeo

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University's men's rodeo team took first place at the recent Kansas State Rodeo in Manhattan, Kansas, while the women's team finished in third place as the university opened the spring portion of its rodeo schedule.

Why it matters

Southeastern's rodeo program is a source of pride for the university and the local community, with the teams regularly competing at a high level in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. This early season success sets the stage for the rest of the spring schedule and potential qualification for the College National Finals Rodeo.

The details

The Southeastern men's team earned the top spot at the Kansas State Rodeo, continuing the program's strong tradition. Meanwhile, the women's team turned in a third-place team finish to also get the spring season off to a solid start.

  • The Kansas State Rodeo took place on February 20-22, 2026.
  • This was the first rodeo competition for Southeastern's teams in the spring portion of their 2025-2026 schedule.

The players

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

A public university located in Durant, Oklahoma that fields competitive rodeo teams in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

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What’s next

Southeastern's rodeo teams will look to build on this early success as they continue their spring schedule, with the goal of qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo later this year.

The takeaway

Southeastern's rodeo program remains a source of pride for the university and the local community, with both the men's and women's teams opening the spring season with strong performances that set them up for potential qualification to the national finals competition.