Clash of the Titans: Wyoming Cowboys Lock Horns with UNLV Runnin' Rebels

As the Wyoming Cowboys prepare to host the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Arena-Auditorium, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Cowboys have shown a mix of grit and vulnerability in their past performances, which could make for an unpredictable showdown.

In their last game against Utah State Aggies, despite a strong start with 43 points in the first half, they couldn't maintain momentum and fell short by eight points. Their field goal percentage was decent at 42 percent but was overshadowed by Utah State's impressive 57 percent shooting. The Cowboys did manage to out-rebound their opponents with 38 rebounds to Utah State's 32 but struggled with personal fouls that led to two foulouts.

Against New Mexico Lobos, the story was similar; a sluggish first half saw them trailing by fifteen points before rallying in the second half. However, it wasn't enough as they lost by eighteen points. Their three-point shooting was notably poor at just 23 percent compared to New Mexico's more efficient performance from beyond the arc.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as they face UNLV on home turf where crowd support could provide an extra boost. The Runnin' Rebels are coming off a win against Wyoming earlier this month where they capitalized on turnovers and showcased strong defensive plays with ten steals and six blocks.

For Wyoming fans looking forward to this matchup, expect your team to focus on reducing turnovers and improving three-point efficiency which has been lacking in recent games. Also watch for them leveraging their rebounding strength – particularly offensive rebounds – which has been consistent even during losses.

The action unfolds on February 28th at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, WY at midnight local time (02:00 AM Eastern Time). Fans can catch all the excitement live on CBS Sports Network channel 221.