Wyoming Cowboys' Second Half Surge Falls Short Against Grand Canyon Antelopes

The Wyoming Cowboys faced off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in a challenging matchup at the Arena-Auditorium. Despite a valiant effort, the Cowboys ended with a 70-82 loss, bringing their record to 0-1 for this season. The Antelopes improved their standing to 1-0.

First Half

The game started with the Grand Canyon Antelopes taking an early lead, scoring 45 points in the first half compared to Wyoming's 26. The Pokes struggled with their shooting accuracy, managing only a 37 percent field goal percentage. Leland Walker was one of the few bright spots for Wyoming, contributing significantly with his playmaking and defense.

Second Half

In the second half, Wyoming showed resilience by scoring 44 points. Abou Magassa and Khaden Bennett stepped up offensively, helping close the gap against Grand Canyon's defense. However, despite improving their free throw percentage to an impressive 77 percent overall and dominating in steals with a total of twelve throughout the game, it wasn't enough to overcome Grand Canyon's efficient shooting.

Final Outcome

The final score stood at Wyoming Cowboys vs Grand Canyon Antelopes final score of 70-82. The post-game report Wyoming Cowboys highlighted key performances from players like Nasir Meyer who contributed defensively but couldn't turn around their fortunes on offense.

Looking ahead for fans eager for more action from this team: mark your calendars as they travel next to face Air Force Falcons on December 30th at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs; catch all live coverage via MW Network online!

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