Wyoming Cowboys' Battle at The Pit: Lobos Howl Louder in Albuquerque

The Wyoming Cowboys faced off against the New Mexico Lobos in a challenging encounter at The Pit, Albuquerque. The game concluded with the Lobos securing a 78-58 victory over the Cowboys. This result brought Wyoming's record to 0-1, while New Mexico improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams exchanging leads early on, but it was the Lobos who managed to pull ahead by halftime with a score of 34-31. Wyoming's Gavin Gores contributed significantly with his defensive prowess, recording one block and six rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Pokes struggled to maintain momentum against New Mexico's aggressive offense.

Second Half

In the second half, New Mexico extended their lead further as they outscored Wyoming by 17 points. Leland Walker led the scoring for Wyoming with an impressive performance from beyond the arc and inside play that kept them competitive for much of this period. However, turnovers plagued their efforts as they committed a total of 13 throughout the game.

Final Whistle

As time expired, it was clear that New Mexico had capitalized on their opportunities more effectively than Wyoming did. The Lobos' ability to convert fast breaks into points proved decisive in securing their win at home.

For fans eager for more action involving these teams: stay tuned for upcoming coverage including "Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos recap," "Wyoming Cowboys post-game interviews," and "Wyoming Cowboys vs New Mexico Lobos highlights."

Looking ahead: On January 6th at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie (1000 E University Avenue), catch Wyoming hosting UNLV Runnin' Rebels live on CBS Sports Network starting from 10:00 PM EST.

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