The Wyoming Cowboys will face off against South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Monday evening at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This highly anticipated game marks the final non-conference matchup for Wyoming this season.
Game Details
Fans can tune in to the action via multiple platforms. The game will be available for streaming on Midco Sports Plus. Additionally, it will be broadcast on the Cowboy Sports Network, covering 26 affiliate stations, with Keith Kelley providing play-by-play commentary and Kevin McKinney serving as color analyst.
Team Profiles
Wyoming Cowboys
- Record: 8-2 overall
- Recent Game: Defeated South Dakota 106-79
- Averages: 88 points per game, leading the Mountain West (MW) conference
- Shooting Accuracy: 49.2% from the field, ranking third in the MW
- Defensive Performance: Opponents shooting 41.4% from the field
- Rebounding: 41 rebounds per game, first in the conference
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Record: 7-5 overall
- Recent Game: Victory over Dakota Wesleyan 94-62
- Averages: 74.3 points per game
- Defensive Statistics: Opponents averaging 65.9 points per game
- Shooting Accuracy: 45.7% from the field
- Rebounding: 39.3 rebounds per game, with a +8 margin on the boards
Players to Watch
Wyoming Standouts
- Leland Walker: Leading scorer with 14.1 points per game, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
- Khaden Bennett: Contributing 10.4 points and leading in rebounds with 4.7 per game.
- Nasir (Naz) Meyer: Averaging 12.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, shooting 51% this season.
South Dakota State Contributors
- Jaden Jackson: Leading scorer at 11.9 points per game, also with 4.4 rebounds.
- Joe Sayler: Scoring 11.8 points and leading with 31 assists.
- Damon Wilkinson: Adding 11.8 points and leading in rebounding with 6.6 per game, shooting 60.5% from the field.
Historical Context
The Cowboys possess a favorable record against the Jackrabbits, holding a 5-1 all-time advantage. They boast a perfect 2-0 record against SDSU in neutral site games. The last encounter saw Wyoming secure a 78-65 victory at the Sun Bowl Invitational on December 20, 2023.
Looking Ahead
Following the contest against South Dakota State, Wyoming will kick off its conference play against Grand Canyon on December 20. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and will be available on the Mountain West Network.
