Clash at Arena-Auditorium: Wyoming Cowboys Face UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to host the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Arena-Auditorium, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 9th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in Laramie.
Looking back at the Cowboys' past performances provides insights into their current form. In their last outing against San Jose State Spartans, despite a valiant effort and scoring 64 points, they fell short as the Spartans surged ahead with 84 points. The statistics reveal that while they had a decent field goal percentage of 42 and an impressive free throw percentage of 81, turnovers were a significant issue with a total of 17.
However, redemption came when they faced Fresno State Bulldogs on home turf. The Cowboys showcased an improved gameplay with an outstanding field goal percentage of nearly 51 and perfect free throws. They dominated rebounds with a total of 45 and converted these opportunities into an impressive victory scoring 85 points against Bulldogs' 62.
The trends suggest that when playing at home in Arena-Auditorium, where they will meet UNLV Runnin' Rebels next, the Cowboys have shown resilience and capability to bounce back from setbacks. Their shooting accuracy has been commendable especially from beyond the arc where they hit nearly half of their attempts against Fresno State.
The venue itself could play into Wyoming's hands; known for its high altitude which often wears down visiting teams not accustomed to it. With this advantage and having recently demonstrated strong offensive rebounds and second-chance point conversions at home games, there is potential for another robust performance by the Cowboys.
Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on Fox Sports 1 channel number 219 or attend in person at Arena-Auditorium on February 9th at what promises to be an electrifying evening starting from half-past three in the morning GMT time (February 8th local time).