Cowgirls Set to Challenge Lobos in Albuquerque Showdown
As the Wyoming Cowgirls prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Cowgirls, coming off a string of impressive performances, are poised to take on their rivals in Albuquerque on January 17th.
The Cowgirls have been showcasing their dominance on the court with a recent victory over the San Diego State Aztecs that ended with an emphatic scoreline of 72-55. This game, played on January 11th, highlighted Wyoming's formidable defense and efficient scoring. With an astounding field goal percentage of 52 and converting 70 percent from inside the arc, they outplayed the Aztecs in almost every facet of the game.
Wyoming's ability to control both ends of the floor was further evidenced by their eight blocks and five steals during that game. Their defensive prowess allowed them to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 20 points off these opportunities. Moreover, their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 2.57 – a testament to their cohesive team play and ball movement.
In contrast, when looking at WYO's performance against Air Force Falcons earlier this month (January 6th), where they secured another win with a score of 68-51, it is clear that dominating inside has become part of their winning formula; they scored an overwhelming majority of points in paint (50 points). Despite having more turnovers than usual (11), they managed to maintain control throughout most aspects of this away game.
However, not all games have been smooth sailing for WYO; back on January 4th against Utah State Aggies where they narrowly edged out with a win at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum by just six points (54-48). That night saw them struggle from beyond the arc hitting only four three-pointers out of twenty-two attempts - which translates into an eighteen percent success rate from downtown.
Despite these occasional shooting woes from distance, Wyoming's resilience and ability to grind out results even when not firing on all cylinders is commendable – especially considering how well-rounded their statistics have been across different matchups.
Looking ahead towards facing UNM at The Pit – known for its raucous atmosphere – it will be crucial for WYO’s players like those who shined against SDSU: maintaining high shooting percentages while continuing strong defensive efforts will be key factors if they wish to emerge victorious once again.
Fans eager to support WYO can mark their calendars for January 17th at 7:00 PM Mountain Time as this pivotal matchup unfolds in Albuquerque. For those unable or unwilling brave The Pit’s intimidating environment can catch live updates or tune into broadcasts available through local sports networks or streaming platforms dedicated college athletics coverage.