The Wyoming Cowboys basketball team will welcome Southeastern Louisiana to the Arena-Auditorium on Friday evening for a 6:30 p.m. tip-off, Wyoming Athletics reports.
This game serves as a campus round of the Cancun Challenge, with both teams heading to Cancun after the matchup.
Fans interested in attending the game can purchase tickets through several options:
- Online: Visit GoWyo.com/tickets.
- Email: Contact tickets@uwyo.edu.
- Phone: Call (307) 766-7220.
- In-person: Stop by the UW Athletics Ticket Office at the Arena-Auditorium’s west side, at Willett Drive and 19th Street.
For fans unable to attend in person, the game will be available on the Mountain West Network. It will also be broadcast on the Cowboy Sports Network’s 26 affiliate radio stations, with Keith Kelly and Kevin McKinney on the call. Game stats and updates can also be followed on GoWyo.com.
During halftime, spectators can enjoy Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act, a nationally acclaimed performer who has appeared on shows such as America’s Got Talent, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and ESPN.
Team Previews
Wyoming Cowboys
The Cowboys enter the game with a 3-1 record, coming off a decisive 86-69 victory over Utah Tech. Wyoming boasts a strong offensive presence, shooting 48% from the field (fifth in the Mountain West Conference) and leading the conference in rebounding with 42.5 boards per game, including 15.8 offensive rebounds per contest—ranking in the top 20 nationally.
Key players include:
- Obi Agbim: Averaging 19 points per game, fifth in the conference, and contributing 3.5 assists per contest.
- Kobe Newton: Adding 12.3 points per game and shooting an impressive 54% from beyond the arc.
- Jordan Nesbitt: Averaging 10.5 points and a team-high 9.8 rebounds, ranking third in the conference for rebounding.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions
The Lions come into the game at 2-2, following a narrow 70-67 win over Louisiana-Monroe earlier this week. Southeastern Louisiana averages 73 points per game while allowing 70.4. They shoot 47% from the field and 35% from three-point range.
Key players include:
- Sam Hines Jr.: Leading the team with 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
- Jakevion Buckley: Averaging 13 points per game and leading the team with 17 assists this season.
The two teams have met just once before, with Southeastern Louisiana edging out Wyoming 76-72 in a game played on November 13, 2022.
Following Friday’s game, the Cowboys will head to Mexico for the Cancun Challenge. Their first matchup is against Tulane on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Mountain Time, with coverage on CBS Sports Network.
