Wyoming Cowboys Outpace Dartmouth Big Green with Second Half Surge

The Wyoming Cowboys improved their record to 1-0 after a commanding performance against the Dartmouth Big Green, who now stand at 0-1. The game concluded with a scoreline of 93-80 in favor of the Pokes, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.

First Half

In the opening half, both teams displayed competitive energy. The Cowboys managed to keep pace with Dartmouth's early lead, thanks in part to Khaden Bennett's defensive efforts which included five steals. Despite trailing by one point at halftime with a score of 39-40, Wyoming showed promise through their bench players who contributed significantly.

Second Half

The second half saw the Pokes shift gears as they outscored Dartmouth by 14 points. Leland Walker emerged as a key player for Wyoming, scoring an impressive 18 points and providing four assists. His shooting accuracy was notable, hitting all his three-point attempts and maintaining high efficiency from inside the arc. This offensive burst was complemented by Adam Harakow's consistent play off the bench.

Post Game Analysis

Defensively, Wyoming excelled in forcing turnovers; they capitalized on these opportunities by scoring 26 points off turnovers compared to Dartmouth's eight. Their ability to dominate inside was evident as they scored more than half of their total points in the paint (54). The team's overall field goal percentage stood at an efficient 53 percent.

On the other side, Dartmouth struggled despite shooting well from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 48 percent. Their efforts were led by balanced team play but were ultimately overshadowed by Wyoming’s relentless second-half performance.

As fans look forward to future games following this exciting encounter between these two teams—dubbed "Wyoming Cowboys vs Dartmouth Big Green recap"—they can anticipate more thrilling matchups ahead this season.

Next up for Wyoming is a home game against South Dakota Coyotes on December 9th at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. Fans can catch all action live via MW Network Internet broadcast starting at 8:30 PM EST.

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