TROY, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama wanglers were in action over the weekend, competing at the Troy University Rodeo, as the Tiger women won the meet, while the men placed fourth.

Sophomore Lauren Hedrick was third (6.7) in the breakaway roping event and third (19.7) in goat tying. Junior Carrissa Purvis placed fourth (19.9) in goat tying. Freshman Deanna Mixon was eighth (41.1) in barrel racing.

The Tigers took the meet with 315 points, while Troy was second (260) and Murray finished third (250).

Senior Tyler Pearson placed second (11.5) in steer wrestling, while senior Todd Bledsoe was second (150) in the bareback riding event. Senior Brandon Reynolds finished third (150) in bull riding.

West Alabama finished with 410 points, as Tennessee-Martin won the event with 835 points. Troy was second (700), while Missouri Valley College took third (455).

"We are very excited to get to come home and compete," Tigers coach Jayson Schoenfeld said. "We hope everyone will come out and support us."

The Tigers play host to the UWA Tiger Showdown this weekend at the Don C. Hines Rodeo Complex. The events for Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m.