The Wyoming Cowboys will wrap up their home schedule on Saturday, hosting San Diego State at the Arena-Auditorium, University of Wyoming Athletics reports.
Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. MT, with the game airing on CBS Sports Network. Carter Blackburn will provide play-by-play commentary, while Pete Gillen will offer analysis.
Before the game, Wyoming will honor seven seniors in a special ceremony. Additionally, fans in attendance will enjoy a unique halftime performance from Jessica Haas, known as the fastest speed painter in the entertainment industry, who will create a special artwork for Cowboy fans.
Fans can purchase tickets through GoWyo.com/tickets, by emailing [email protected], calling (307) 766-7220, or visiting the UW Athletics Ticket Office at the Arena-Auditorium.
For those unable to attend in person, the game will be broadcast live on the Cowboy Sports Network, with Keith Kelly and Kevin McKinney on the call. Live stats and streaming audio are available on GoWyo.com.
Team Overview
Wyoming Cowboys (12-17, 5-13 MW)
The Cowboys come into the matchup following a road loss to Nevada on Tuesday. Wyoming is shooting 44.3% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range, while averaging 34.7 rebounds per game.
Top Performers:
- Obi Agbim – 17.7 PPG (3rd in MW), 46.4% from three (1st in MW, 5th nationally), 3.5 APG
- Jordan Nesbitt – 8.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG (4th in MW), 8 double-doubles (3rd in MW)
- Kobe Newton – 7.4 PPG, 43 made three-pointers
- Dontaie Allen – 7.4 PPG, averaging 9.3 PPG in conference play
San Diego State Aztecs (19-7, 12-5 MW)
San Diego State is coming off a 73-65 win over New Mexico and is ranked No. 49 in the NET Rankings as they push for an NCAA Tournament berth. The Aztecs lead the nation in opponent field goal percentage (37.1%) and rank first in the MW in three-point defense (30%). They also rank fifth in the country in blocked shots (5.7 per game).
Top Performers:
- Nick Boyd – 13.0 PPG, team-high 103 assists
- Miles Byrd – 12.7 PPG, team-high 47 three-pointers
- BJ Davis – 8.7 PPG
- Jared Coleman-Jones – 5.0 RPG
This will be the 95th meeting between Wyoming and San Diego State, with the Aztecs leading the all-time series 51-43. However, the Cowboys have historically been strong at home, holding a 27-13 record against SDSU in Laramie.
After Saturday’s game, Wyoming will close out the regular season with a road matchup against Fresno State on Tuesday. This marks the second straight season the Cowboys will finish their schedule against the Bulldogs.