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Can Boise State Broncos Outmaneuver Wyoming Cowboys at Arena-Auditorium?

As the Boise State Broncos prepare to face off against the Wyoming Cowboys at the Arena-Auditorium, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The upcoming clash on February 24th is more than just a game; it's a chance for redemption and a test of resilience.


Feb 11, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Wyoming Cowboys forward Jeremiah Oden (25) drives past Boise State Broncos forward Naje Smith (23) during the first half  at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

The Broncos' performance in their last few games has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. On February 11th, they faced the Utah State Aggies and were outplayed, scoring only 61 points compared to the Aggies' impressive 80. The statistics tell a story of struggle: BSU had an assist-turnover ratio of merely 1.0, with personal fouls reaching up to 19 and total turnovers at 10. Their shooting from beyond the arc was lackluster at best, with three-pointers hitting only 24 percent.


Just days earlier on February 7th against Colorado State Rams, BSU put up similar numbers – managing to score just one point more than their previous game for a total of 62 points but still falling short as CSU secured a win with 75 points. Despite improving their fast-break points to nine and steals to five, it wasn't enough as they again posted an assist-turnover ratio of exactly one.


Feb 11, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Wyoming Cowboys forward Nate Barnhart (15)  dribbles against Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) during the second half at ExtraMile Arena. Boise State beats Wyoming 75-63. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

However, there's always light after darkness – this was proven by BSU in an emphatic victory over Air Force Falcons on February 3rd where they dominated with an astounding scoreline of 94-56. Their field goal percentage soared to an incredible rate of sixty percent while sinking fifty-six percent from three-point land. They also showed better control over ball possession with fewer personal fouls (12) and turnovers (8), alongside an improved assist-turnover ratio (2.13).


The upcoming game against WYO is not just another match; it's about proving that BSU can consistently play like they did against AFA when everything clicked into place perfectly.


Feb 11, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos forward Tyson Degenhart (2) drives during the first half against the Wyoming Cowboys at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

WYO will be no easy opponent; they have shown defensive prowess in past games which could challenge BSU’s offensive strategies that seemed unstoppable during their triumph over AFA.


For fans looking forward to this encounter between two determined teams, mark your calendars for Saturday afternoon at half-past five o'clock when these two teams will battle it out in Laramie under the watchful eyes of basketball enthusiasts across the country via MW Network online broadcast network streams.

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