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Clash of the Rams and Cowboys: Hoops Showdown at Moby Arena

As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to face off against the Colorado State Rams, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent victory over the San Jose State Spartans on February 18. The Cowboys' performance in that game was nothing short of impressive, with a final score of 80-75. Their shooting was on point, hitting 52 percent from the field and an outstanding 44 percent from beyond the arc.


Jan 27, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Wyoming Cowboys guard Sam Griffin (3) shoots against Colorado State Rams forward Isaiah Stevens (4) during overtime at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

The offensive prowess displayed by WYO was complemented by a solid defense that managed to keep turnovers low and capitalize on those they forced. With a rebounding total of 37 against SJSU's 25, it's clear that controlling the boards has been a key factor in their success.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for WYO; they faced challenges in their matchup against Utah State Aggies on February 15. Despite putting up a strong fight, they fell short with a scoreline of 76-84. This loss highlighted areas for improvement such as two-point shot efficiency and managing personal fouls which led to foulouts.


Jan 27, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Patrick Cartier (12) drives against Wyoming Cowboys forward Caden Powell (44) during the second half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

In another conference game earlier this month on February 7 against New Mexico Lobos, ranked at number 25 at that time, WYO showed resilience but ultimately succumbed with a score of 73-91. The Lobos' fast-paced offense seemed too much for WYO as they struggled particularly from three-point range hitting only 23 percent compared to UNM's more effective rate.


Looking ahead to March 2nd’s game at Moby Arena in Fort Collins – it is crucial for Wyoming Cowboys to tighten up their defense while maintaining their offensive flow. They will need to focus on reducing turnovers and improving free throw accuracy which stood at just under seventy percent in past performances.


Jan 27, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Colorado State Rams forward Isaiah Stevens (4) looks to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

The Rams will undoubtedly be formidable opponents; however, if WYO can leverage their strengths such as field goal percentage and rebound control while addressing weaknesses seen in previous games – there is every chance for them to emerge victorious once again.


Fans should mark their calendars for this exciting matchup scheduled for March second at two o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone (MT). The action will unfold live from Moby Arena and can be streamed via MW Network online platform – ensuring supporters won’t miss any part of what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these conference rivals.

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