Wyoming Cowboys Prepare for Mountain West Clash with Nevada
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A pivotal matchup in the Mountain West Conference awaits the Wyoming Cowboys as they travel to Reno to face the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday evening, marking the 34th all-time meeting between these two programs. The game, scheduled for an 8 p.m. Mountain Time start, will be streamed on the Mountain West Network and broadcast live on the Cowboy Sports Network.
Fans can follow all the action with live stats and radio coverage available on GoWyo.com, with Keith Kelley and Kevin McKinney providing commentary.
Cowboys Riding High After Dominant Win
Wyoming enters the contest with an impressive 11-4 overall record and a 2-2 mark in conference play, fresh off a commanding 98-66 victory over UNLV on Tuesday. The Cowboys currently rank second in the Mountain West, averaging 84.1 points per game, while allowing 71.4. Their offensive efficiency is bolstered by a 47.8 percent shooting percentage from the field and an average of 8.3 three-pointers made per game. Notably, Wyoming leads the conference in rebounding, averaging 39.1 rebounds per game.
Wolf Pack Look to Bounce Back
Nevada also boasts an 11-4 overall record and a 3-1 conference record, but is coming off a narrow 73-68 loss to San Diego State on Tuesday. The Wolf Pack average 76.1 points per game while conceding 71.2. They demonstrate a balanced offensive approach, shooting 42.9 percent from the field, and are particularly adept at ball control, averaging only 8.9 turnovers per game. Defensively, Nevada is a strong rim-protecting team, recording 4.1 blocks per game.
Key Players to Watch
Leading the charge for Wyoming is Leland Walker, who averages 14.5 points per game and a team-best 3.7 assists, placing him sixth in the conference. Nasir (Naz) Meyer contributes 12.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, shooting an efficient 51.5 percent from the field. Khaden Bennett adds 9.9 points per game and is a free-throw specialist, converting over 86 percent of his attempts.
For Nevada, Corey Camper Jr. paces the offense with 14.3 points per game, complemented by 3.4 rebounds. Tayshawn Comer adds 14.2 points and leads the team with 51 assists, while Elijah Price dominates the boards with a team-high 8.3 rebounds and 26 blocks on the season.
Historical Advantage for Wyoming
The series history favors Wyoming, holding a 22-11 all-time record against Nevada, dating back to 1938. While the Pokes have won eight of the last ten matchups, Nevada secured a victory in the most recent encounter last season in Reno. This history adds another layer of intensity to Saturday’s game.
Looking Ahead
Following the Nevada game, the Cowboys will return home to host San Diego State in the Arena-Auditorium on Wednesday, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m.
