The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is set to face off against the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday at 7 p.m. The match will take place in Reno, Nevada. After a recent loss that ended their seven-game winning streak, the Wolf Pack, with a record of 11 wins and 4 losses (3-1 in Mountain West Conference), is eager to secure a victory against the Cowboys, who also share a record of 11-4 overall (2-1 in conference play).
Game Viewing Details
Fans interested in watching the game can tune in via KNSN or the Mountain West Network on Channel 21. The matchup is expected to be highly competitive as both teams are looking to improve their standings.
Recent Performances
- The Wolf Pack suffered a narrow defeat against San Diego State, losing 73-68.
- In contrast, Wyoming dominated their last game, defeating UNLV with a score of 98-66.
Nevada’s Team Stats
Nevada averages 76.1 points per game, while allowing 71.2 points. The team shoots at 42.9% from the field, and has an average of 8.9 turnovers per game.
- Corey Camper Jr. leads Nevada’s scoring with 14.3 points per game, returning recently from injury.
- Tayshawn Comer follows closely with an average of 14.2 points, leading the team in assists with 51.
- Elijah Price contributes 12.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game and leads the team in blocks.
Wyoming’s Team Stats
The Cowboys are currently scoring an impressive 84.1 points per game, ranking second in the Mountain West Conference. They have a shooting percentage of 47.8% from the field.
- Leland Walker is Wyoming’s top scorer, averaging 14.5 points and also recording 3.7 assists per game.
- Naz Meyer contributes 12.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, shooting 51.5% from the field.
- Khaden Bennett averages 9.9 points per game with a remarkable 86% free throw shooting rate.
All-Time Series History
The historical rivalry favors Wyoming, who leads the series 22-11 since it began in 1938. However, the Wolf Pack won their last encounter in Reno last season.
NCAA Rankings
As of January 9, Nevada sits at No. 80 in the NCAA NET Rankings, while Wyoming closely follows at No. 84. These rankings reflect the teams’ performances throughout the season.
Upcoming Schedule for Nevada
Following the game against Wyoming, the Wolf Pack has a challenging schedule ahead:
- Wednesday, January 14: at Utah State (7 p.m.)
- Saturday, January 17: at Air Force (1 p.m.)
- Tuesday, January 20: vs. San Jose State (7 p.m.)
This Saturday’s matchup between Nevada and Wyoming is shaping up to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to strengthen their positions in the conference standings.
