Can the Wyoming Cowboys Bounce Back After Narrow Defeat at Moby Arena?

The Wyoming Cowboys faced a challenging contest against the Colorado State Rams, culminating in a 62-70 outcome. The Cowboys now stand with an even record, while the Rams improved their standing after this conference game.

At Moby Arena in Fort Collins, a crowd of 8,083 spectators witnessed a competitive match where the lead changed hands twice and was tied four times. The Wyoming Cowboys entered halftime trailing by six points but couldn't overcome the deficit despite outscoring their opponents in paint points 22 to 30 and off turnovers 13 to 6. They shot at a modest rate from the field with a 38 percent success rate and were slightly more accurate from beyond the arc at 26 percent compared to their season average.

The Cowboys' efforts were hampered by personal fouls totaling 19, which contributed to one player fouling out of the game. Despite these challenges, they managed to make an impressive number of free throws with an accuracy of about 71 percent. Their defensive prowess was evident as they collected a total of 34 rebounds—26 defensive and six offensive—and executed four steals.

On offense, Wyoming's players distributed ten assists throughout the game but turned over possession seven times. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring six points following offensive rebounds.

Conversely, Colorado State showcased efficient shooting inside with a two-point field goal percentage of around 51 percent and overall field goal percentage sitting at approximately 43 percent. The Rams also demonstrated strong ball movement resulting in sixteen assists and maintained better control over turnovers with only seven for the entire game.

Looking ahead for fans of The Wyoming Cowboys: their next challenge will be on home turf against Air Force Falcons at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on March 5th at around half past six o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone. This upcoming encounter can be followed live via MW Network online broadcasts for those who wish to catch every moment as it unfolds.