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Wyoming Cowboys Set to Battle UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center

As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to face off against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The upcoming match scheduled for February 4th promises to be an intriguing encounter in Las Vegas.


Feb 8, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys guard Hunter Maldonado (24) dribbles agains the UNLV Runnin' Rebels during the second half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

The Cowboys have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In their last game against UTEP Miners, they scored 67 points but were outpaced by the Miners who put up 78 points. The Cowboys struggled with turnovers, committing 16 in total, which translated into nine points for the opposition. Their three-point shooting was notably low at around 23 percent, and while they excelled at free throws with an impressive rate of approximately 88 percent, it wasn't enough to secure victory.


However, looking back at their previous home game against South Dakota State Jackrabbits provides a more positive perspective. The Cowboys emerged victorious with 78 points over the Jackrabits' 65. Their field goal percentage was strong at about 51 percent from two-point range and an exceptional three-point shooting performance of around 50 percent.


Feb 8, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Justin Webster (2) drives against Wyoming Cowboys guard Brendan Wenzel (1) during the second half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

In another past home game versus Weber State Wildcats, despite putting up a commendable fight with a field goal percentage of nearly 49 percent and sinking about half of their three-point attempts, they fell short by scoring only 71 points compared to Weber State's commanding total of 84.


Analyzing these games reveals that while Wyoming has had defensive challenges and turnover issues in some matches, they've also demonstrated solid shooting capabilities on other occasions—especially from beyond the arc when conditions are favorable.


Feb 8, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Jordan McCabe (5) looks to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

The venue could influence this upcoming game as well; playing away from home may present additional challenges for Wyoming as they adapt to different court conditions and atmosphere within Thomas & Mack Center—a place where UNLV will undoubtedly have strong support.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on CBS Sports Network (channel number:221) on February fourth starting one o'clock AM UTC time zone or head down to Las Vegas if they wish to witness it firsthand.

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