Wyoming Cowboys Set to Battle BYU Cougars at Marriott Center in Provo
As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to face off against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center in Provo, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their recent momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 30th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Cowboys.
Looking back at their past performances, the Wyoming Cowboys have shown a mix of results. In their last game against UTEP Miners, they scored 67 points but couldn't secure a win, falling short with a final score of 78-67. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, an impressive free throw percentage rounded up to 88 percent and a strong presence in rebounds with 35 personal rebounds.
In contrast, during their semifinal game against South Dakota State Jackrabbits just one day prior to facing UTEP Miners, the Cowboys emerged victorious with a score of 78-65. Their field goal percentage was solid at around 51 percent and they excelled beyond the arc hitting half of their three-point attempts.
However, it's important not to overlook that just before these two games, they faced Weber State Wildcats on home turf where they were defeated with an ending scoreline of 84-71. The Wildcats' offense proved too much despite Wyoming's own field goal percentage hovering around 49 percent and converting two-thirds of free throws attempted.
The fluctuating performance indicates that while there is potential for high-scoring offense from Wyoming based on these statistics – including points in paint and second-chance points – consistency will be key against BYU Cougars who will have home-court advantage.
The venue might influence the game as playing away could challenge Wyoming's ability to maintain composure under pressure from opposing fans. However, if they can leverage their rebounding strength and improve ball security by reducing turnovers which stood out as an issue especially against UTEP Miners (16 turnovers), then there is every chance for them to come out on top.
Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ internet broadcast network when these teams clash at Marriott Center in Provo on December 30th at local venue time (US/Mountain).