Wyoming Cowboys to Face San Diego State Aztecs in High-Stakes Match at Viejas Arena

As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to face off against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The WYO's recent performances have been a mixed bag, but there's reason to believe they could pull off an upset in San Diego.

Looking back at their last game on December 22 against the UTEP Miners, the Cowboys fell short with a score of 67-78. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably their free throw accuracy stood out at an impressive 88 percent. However, turnovers were a glaring issue with 16 in total and an assist-to-turnover ratio of just 0.64.

In contrast, during their December 21 victory over South Dakota State Jackrabbits with a final score of 78-65, WYO showed what they're capable of when things click. They boasted a field goal percentage of nearly 51 percent and converted half of their three-point attempts. Their rebounding was also dominant with a total of 43 rebounds compared to SDSU's mere 28.

The Cowboys' performance against Weber State Wildcats on December 17 was another testament to their potential despite the loss (71-84). They shot nearly as well from the field as Weber State (49 percent vs. Weber's impressive 56 percent) and excelled in two-point attempts with almost a 54 percent success rate.

The upcoming game will demand that WYO tighten up defensively and maintain composure under pressure if they wish to overcome SDSU’s home advantage. The Aztecs will not make it easy; they're known for their strong defense and ability to capitalize on fast break opportunities – something that WYO has struggled against in past games.

For Wyoming fans looking ahead optimistically, it is crucial that the team leverages its strengths: solid shooting from both inside and outside the arc when given space, capitalizing on free throws opportunities which could be pivotal in close-game scenarios, and maintaining control over possession by reducing turnovers.

The scheduled clash between these two teams is set for January 23rd at Viejas Arena in San Diego – tip-off is at 6:00 PM local time (9:00 PM ET). Fans can catch all the action live on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one or follow along through various live updates available online or via sports apps dedicated to college basketball coverage.