Wyoming Cowboys Conclude Regular Season with Loss at Colorado State
Fort Collins, CO – , marked the end of the regular season for the Wyoming Cowboys men’s basketball team with a 79-68 loss to Colorado State. The defeat dropped Wyoming’s overall record to 13-12 and their Mountain West Conference record to 4-10, according to data compiled by ESPN and the University of Wyoming Athletics.
The Cowboys struggled to contain Colorado State’s offense, ultimately falling short despite a strong performance from senior guard Dennis, who led the team with 21 points. Bennett also contributed significantly, adding 21 points in the contest, as reported by ESPN’s game summary.
Wyoming’s season has been marked by both successes and challenges. The team began the year strong, winning their first four games against Northern State (99-75 on ), Cal State Fullerton (92-82 on ), Austin Peay (79-65 on ), and Portland (93-56 on ). However, they faced difficulties maintaining momentum throughout the conference schedule, experiencing a series of losses against tough opponents.
Key players throughout the season included Walker, who consistently led the team in scoring, and Meyer, a reliable presence on both ends of the court. Walker recorded a season-high 30 points against Boise State on , while Meyer achieved a personal best of 26 points against South Dakota on .
The Cowboys also secured notable victories against UNLV (98-66 on ) and Colorado State (68-57 on ). However, road games proved particularly challenging, with losses at Sam Houston (78-70 on ), Texas Tech (76-72 on ), New Mexico (78-58 on ), Nevada (92-83 on ), Fresno State (63-60 on ), and San Diego State (72-63 on ).
Looking ahead, the Wyoming Cowboys will now focus on preparing for potential postseason play. The team’s remaining opportunities will depend on their performance in the upcoming Mountain West Conference Tournament. The Cowboys are currently ranked 10th in the Mountain West Conference, according to ESPN.
Wyoming has three games remaining on their schedule: against Fresno State on , at Grand Canyon on , and at Boise State on . Tickets for the home game against Fresno State are currently available, starting at $12.00, as detailed on the University of Wyoming Athletics website.
The team will look to finish the season strong and build momentum heading into the conference tournament, hoping to secure a bid to the NCAA tournament.
