Cowgirls Corral Falcons at Clune Arena, Dominate Paint for Commanding Victory
The Wyoming Cowgirls emerged victorious against the Air Force Falcons with a commanding 68-51 scoreline. The Cowgirls' season record now stands at an impressive 8-2, while the Falcons fall to a less fortunate 4-6 tally.
From the opening tip-off at Clune Arena, the Wyoming Cowgirls set a relentless pace. The first quarter saw them trailing slightly with 15 points to the Falcons' 19, but they quickly turned things around in the second quarter by adding another 21 points to their tally. Their offensive execution was clinical; they shot an impressive 62 percent from the field and an extraordinary 65 percent on two-point attempts throughout the game.
The Cowgirls' dominance in scoring was particularly notable in their paint presence where they racked up a substantial total of 50 points. This inside scoring efficiency played a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining their lead over the Air Force Falcons. Additionally, Wyoming capitalized on turnovers effectively, converting them into 17 points which further widened their advantage.
Defensively, Wyoming held firm as well. They outrebounded their opponents with a total of 32 rebounds compared to just 18 by Air Force. Of these rebounds for Wyoming, six were on offense and twenty-one were defensive efforts that helped limit second-chance opportunities for Air Force who managed only three second-chance points.
Wyoming's players also demonstrated strong teamwork with fifteen assists contributing to their overall performance while maintaining control over possession as evidenced by only eleven turnovers during playtime.
On individual performances, steals were evenly matched between both teams at eight each; however personal fouls committed by Air Force totaled seventeen which is more than double that of Wyoming's eight fouls indicating disciplined play from the latter team.
Looking ahead for fans of The Wyoming Cowgirls: mark your calendars for January 10th when they will face off against San Diego State Aztecs back home at Arena-Auditorium located in Laramie WY (zip code:82071). This game is scheduled for a tip-off time of approximately around half past five PM Mountain Time Zone and can be watched live by supporters eager to cheer on their team once again.