College National Finals Rodeo called off due to COVID-19

The Montana State University-Northern women's rodeo team had qualified for the 2020 College National Finals Rodeo this June, based on points earned through the Big Sky Region's fall schedule.

But the Skylights won't get the chance to compete in Casper, Wyoming.

Wednesday, the governing body of college rodeo announced in a statement that the 2020 CNFR has been called off due to COVID-19.

"As everyone involved with this event can testify, this is not the outcome we were hoping for, but public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic is our most important concern," the announcement states.

"We know th...