Leading scorer Afam Muojeke returned for the Cowboys after missing the last two weeks with a knee injury. His 15 points led the Cowboys but was largely innefective for most game shooting just 2 for 11 from the field. With the game on the line the Pokes but ball in Muojeke's hands and Northern Colorado kept putting him on the line. Eight free throws in the final minute from Muojeke secured the victory.
Adam Waddell and Jaydee Luster had several big plays in the second half to keep the Pokes ahead. Luster had several steals that led to Cowboy scores. Luster finished with 5 points 7 rebounds and 3 assists and 3 steals. Despite being in foul trouble most of the game Waddel finished with 13 points and a team high 9 rebounds in just 20 minutes. Clutch boards and free throws from Waddell kept the Bears from coming back.
Northern 8-2 started the game with an 8-0 run but couldn't hold on as Wyoming held a 38-25 halftime lead. Devon Beitzel got hot in the second half scoring 21 of his 25 points including five 3's to lead the Bears.
Big contributions from the bench tonight as the Pokes had 39 points from the non starters. Desmar Jackson had 8 of his 11 points in the first half.
Wyoming has now won three in a row after dropping the three games prior.
Next up the Cowboys travel to Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday to take on the #9 ranked Tennessee Volunteers.
AWARDS
Cowboy Joe: Waddell had two 3 point plays and played smart despite being in foul trouble to keep the Cowboys ahead. 13 points/11 rebounds.
Cowboy Low: Djibril Thiam was fairly innefective for most of the game with 5 points and 3 rebounds in 26 minutes. Despite shooting making 89% of his ft's on year season, finished only 1 of 4 tonight.
Cowboy Foe: Devon Beitzel scored 21 points in the second half alone. Finished with 25 for the game along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
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