Cowboys Set to Clash with Utah Tech in Arena-Auditorium Showdown
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowboys, coming off a tough road loss to Texas Tech, are gearing up for a home game against Utah Tech this Saturday at 7 p.m. This matchup marks just the second-ever meeting between the two teams, the first occurring in 2018.
Currently, the Cowboys hold a 2-1 record following their 96-49 defeat to Texas Tech, a setback that served as a harsh wake-up call. Despite this, Wyoming boasts a solid shooting percentage of 47.7%, while their opponents have shot 46.5%. The Cowboys are also making their mark on the boards, averaging 40 rebounds per game—ranking them fourth in the Mountain West Conference.
Utah Tech enters the matchup with a 1-2 record after securing a victory over Bethesda, 90-59, earlier this week. Their season began with losses against Oregon State and New Mexico State. The Trailblazers have struggled offensively, shooting at a 36.9% clip, with opponents making 45.4% of their attempts.
Obi Agbim is leading the way for Wyoming, averaging 21.3 points per game along with 3.7 assists. He’s supported by teammates Jordan Nesbitt and Kobe Newton, who are both contributing around 10 points per game. Notably, Nesbitt is also a formidable presence on the glass, averaging 9 rebounds per game.
On the other side, Utah Tech’s scoring is led by Noa Gonsalves, who averages 14.3 points and has made seven 3-pointers this season. Beon Riley adds depth to the squad with 12.7 points and leads the Trailblazers in rebounding with 8.7 boards per game.
Both teams are eager for the win, making for an exciting showdown at the Arena-Auditorium.
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