Wyoming Cowboys and UNLV Runnin' Rebels: Paint Points Meet Rim Walls at Thomas and Mack Center

The Wyoming Cowboys left the neutral-site Thomas & Mack Center at 0-1 in the event, and the UNLV Runnin' Rebels moved to 1-0 after a 73-70 finish at 3:00 PM EDT.

First half

The Wyoming Cowboys scored 31 in the first half while the UNLV Runnin' Rebels put up 44 in the same period.

The Pokes leaned on 44 points in the paint in the game, and Wyoming also produced 22 second-chance points off 18 offensive rebounds.

UNLV created separation with 8 made three-pointers on 38 percent from deep, while Wyoming hit 3 three-pointers on 14 percent.

The Rebels also stacked 12 blocks as the Cowboys finished at 37 percent on field goals.

Second half

The Cowboys outscored the Runnin' Rebels 39-29 after halftime as the game moved through 7 ties and 8 lead changes.

Wyoming got 26 bench points and held its total turnovers to 5, while UNLV finished with 11 total turnovers.

The Wyoming Cowboys vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels turning point came as UNLV’s shot blocking stayed intact alongside its 13 assists, even while Wyoming kept creating extra possessions.

The Pokes finished with 43 total rebounds and 8 points off turnovers, and UNLV countered with 31 free throw attempts that produced 19 makes at 61 percent.

Game leaders and team notes

Damarion Dennis posted 13 points and 11 rebounds in Wyoming’s previous game, and Nasir Meyer brought 14 points and 3 assists into this matchup.

Leland Walker entered off an 8-point, 6-assist, 8-rebound previous outing, and Gavin Gores came in after scoring 15 points.

Wyoming Cowboys post-match stats reflected 11 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, and the Cowboys also drew 8 fouls while being called for 21 personal fouls.

UNLV logged 4 steals, 13 assists, and 15 bench points, and the Rebels’ biggest lead reached 16.

Full-time result

The Wyoming Cowboys full-time result showed the Cowboys on the short end of a 73-70 margin despite a 75 percent night at the free throw line on 20 attempts.

The MW Network carried the broadcast, and post-game thoughts Wyoming Cowboys will center on converting paint touches against a defense that recorded 12 blocks.

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