Cowgirls Narrowly Outpaced by Lobos in Heart-Stopping Showdown at Arena-Auditorium
The Wyoming Cowgirls, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the New Mexico Lobos at the Arena-Auditorium in a game that ended with a nail-biting score of 59-58. The Cowgirls demonstrated resilience and skill but ultimately fell short by one point.
From the onset, the Cowgirls showed promise as they outscored the Lobos 12-6 in the first quarter. However, momentum shifted when the Lobos bounced back with an impressive second quarter, adding 20 points to their tally against just six from Wyoming. The third quarter saw a resurgence from the home team as they racked up an impressive 27 points to take back control. Despite their efforts and leading into the final stretch, it was during these decisive moments that Wyoming scored only 13 points compared to New Mexico's 18.
The Cowgirls showcased notable statistics throughout this intense matchup. Their field goal percentage stood at forty-four percent while converting fifty-three percent of their two-point attempts into baskets. They also made five three-pointers out of nineteen attempts which translated to twenty-six percent success rate from beyond the arc.
Defensively, Wyoming was more active on steals with eleven takeaways compared to four by New Mexico but fell short on total rebounds with twenty-six against thirty-five for their opponents. Both teams were almost neck-and-neck in assists with thirteen each.
A key aspect where Wyoming excelled was maintaining possession; they had fewer turnovers (10) than New Mexico (17), which allowed them more opportunities to score – capitalizing on fourteen points off turnovers.
However, despite these efforts and leading for portions of the game – indicated by seven lead changes – it was not enough as New Mexico edged ahead when it mattered most.
Looking ahead after this close contest, fans can catch The Wyoming Cowgirls next facing off against San Jose State Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose on February 28th at 7:00 PM local time. This upcoming game will be available for viewing so supporters can follow along and cheer for their team from afar.