US EditionWalker's 28 Points Help Wyoming Defeat Unlv 98-66
Walker’s 28 points led Wyoming to a 32-point victory over UNLV with strong team support and a 48-26 halftime lead.
- Tuesday night's result saw Wyoming defeat UNLV 98-66 behind Leland Walker, who scored 28 points for Wyoming.
- Walker’s efficient scoring — 4 for 6 from 3 and 6-for-6 at the line — jump-started Wyoming, scoring 13 in the first half to help build a 48-26 halftime lead.
- Wyoming shot 33 of 60 and pulled away late, holding UNLV to one field goal during a stretch and leading by as many as 38 points.
- The loss snapped UNLV Rebels' three-game winning streak, and Wyoming improved to 11-4, 2-2 while UNLV fell to 7-7, 2-1 in the Mountain West Conference.
- UNLV faces a quick turnaround Friday at Colorado State, and coach Josh Pastner said `we played soft` and that the team couldn’t score, which contributed to the loss.
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Cowboys Rout UNLV for Biggest Conference Win in Decades
LARAMIE — Wyoming shot 63 percent in the first half and buried eight 3-pointers before halftime Tuesday night, rolling past UNLV 98-66 inside the Arena-Auditorium for its largest win against a conference opponent in more than two decades. The victory marked Wyoming’s biggest conference margin since a 101-66 win over San Diego State on Feb.
Cowboys Down Runnin’ Rebels in Dominating Fashion, 98-66
The Wyoming Cowboys dominated the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, winning 98-66 in a stellar performance that showcased their offensive prowess. With a shooting accuracy of 63% in the first half, the Cowboys led by as much as 30 points in the second half. Leland Walker led the team with 28 points, marking his third game this season scoring 20 or more. The victory represents Wyoming's largest conference win since 2001 and improves their record to 11-4 (2-2 …
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