NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Rodeo Team signed its first two members for the coming academic year.  

Sydnie Romero of Welsh, a graduate of Jeff Davis Homeschool, is transferring to NSU from Texas A&M Commerce as a psychology major.  Romero is a specialist in the breakaway roping event and represents NSU in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association – Southern Region. 

Alyssa Culpepper, a graduate of Lakeside High School, is also signed.  She competes in barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping events.  She will major in veterinary technology.  

Cody DeMoss, a 14-time NFR bronc rider, will be coaching the Rodeo Team, which is open to all full-time NSU students with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.  Male competition events will include saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, and team roping.  Female competitions will include barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying, and team roping. 

The team will compete through the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), representing NSU against top programs across the Southern Region and the United States. The Rodeo Team will provide students with an opportunity to continue their rodeo careers while earning a degree, gaining experience, and representing NSU at a competitive level. 

For more information, scan the QR code below or visit https://nsu.la/Rodeo.   DeMoss can be reached at (318) 268-0349 or demossc@nsula.edu.