Wyoming Cowboys

UW Senior Leonard Washington named to to NABC All-District Team

Rebecca Martinez — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:09:39 +0000

The National Association of Basketball Coaches has named The University of Wyoming’s Leonard Washington to the All-District 17 Second Team.

This is the second year in a row that Washington was named to the squad. The senior helped lead the Pokes to a 20-14 record and a berth in the College Basketball Invitational. He averaged of 12 and a half points and just over eight rebounds a game. Washington’s 12 double-doubles ranked second in the Mountain West during the regular season.

W. Michigan defeats Wyoming, ends Cowboys basketball season

Bob Beck — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:53:14 +0000

The season is over for the Wyoming Cowboys basketball team. Western Michigan defeated Wyoming 75-67 in the College Basketball Invitational.

The Cowboys had a chance to ice the game, but Wyoming’s Josh Adams made only one of two free throws, allowing the Broncos’ David Brown to tie the game with a three-point shot in the closing seconds and send the game into overtime.

In overtime, the Broncos pulled away.

After the game, Wyoming Sophomore Larry Nance Junior gave Brown credit for making a tough shot.

Cowboys get ready for #15 Texas

Bob Beck — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:03:03 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys football team opens the season at nationally ranked Texas Saturday night. The Cowboys have spent the offseason trying to fine tune their defense, which struggled at times last season. Head Coach Dave Christensen says his defense is showing improvement.

Pokes Face Temple

Bob Beck — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:55:13 +0000

The wait is just about over for the Wyoming Cowboys. The Pokes will face the Temple Owls in the New Mexico Bowl Saturday and try to overcome one of the best defenses in the country. Wyoming finished third in the Mountain West Conference while Temple placed 2^nd in the east division of the Mid-America Conference.

The Wyoming Cowboys are excited to be bowl eligible

Bob Beck — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:06:11 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys football team has reached a goal, but the head coach says there is more to do. With Saturday’s 31-10 win over New Mexico, the Cowboys became eligible for a post season bowl game with a 7-3 record. It’s a goal that few thought was possible with Wyoming starting a freshman quarterback and several other young players. But Head Coach Dave Christensen said Saturday that he always believed.

Cowboys Lose To TCU 31-20

Bob Beck — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:47:54 +0000

The Wyoming Cowboys led, 20-17 in the third quarter, but missed tackling and an injury to Wyoming Quarterback Brett Smith allowed T-C-U pull away with a 31-20 victory. The Cowboys created five turnovers, which kept the game close, but when Smith left with a fourth quarter injury, Wyoming could not mount a comeback. But Head Coach Dave Christensen notes that unlike the past couple of years, this game was not a blowout. He adds the Cowboys are making progress.