LARAMIE, WY — The University of Wyoming Cowboys basketball squad continues its early‑season road swing with a trip to the University of Denver on Saturday. The game, set for a 1 p.m. start on ESPN+, is the Cowboys’ first visit to the Pioneers since the 2019 season.
Recent performance and statistics
Wyoming arrives in Denver with a 2–1 overall record. The Cowboys suffered a 76–63 loss on the road at North Carolina on Tuesday, but have shown offensive consistency, averaging 83.7 points per game while limiting opponents to 62.0 points. The team shoots 46 % from the field, holding opponents to 40 %.
Rebounding has been a strength for the Cowboys. They pull down 44.7 rebounds per game, ranking first in the Mountain West and 42nd nationally. Offensive boards are a particular asset, with 17.3 per game – second in the conference and 11th in the nation.
Key players for Wyoming
Senior guard Nasir (Naz) Meyer leads the scoring attack, averaging 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and three assists per contest. Forward Khaden Bennett contributes 10 points and a team‑high 6.3 rebounds per game. Guard Renars Sondors also averages 10 points, shooting an efficient 53 % from beyond the arc with nine makes so far. Freshman Gavin Gores adds 9.3 points and four rebounds per outing.
Denver Pioneers preview
The Pioneers come into the contest winless at 0‑2, having dropped close games to Wisconsin (75–68) and UC Riverside (64–60). Denver averages 64 points per game while allowing 69.5 points to opponents. The team shoots 43 % from the field and holds opponents to 40 %.
Rebounding is solid for Denver as well, with the Pioneers grabbing 38.5 boards per game.
Key players for Denver
Senior guard Carson Johnson tops the scoring list for the Pioneers, averaging 19 points per game. Forward Kam Martin adds 11.5 points and leads the team with six rebounds per contest. Guard Shaun Wysocki contributes 9.5 points and tops the rebounding chart for Denver with 6.5 per game.
What to watch
The matchup pits Wyoming’s high‑scoring, rebounding‑oriented style against Denver’s disciplined defense and efficient shooting. If the Cowboys can sustain their offensive output while leveraging their superior glass advantage, they have a strong chance to break Denver’s early‑season slump. Conversely, the Pioneers will look to tighten their defense and capitalize on their own shooting efficiency to keep the game within reach.
Fans in both Laramie and Denver can tune in via ESPN+ to see which team will claim the early‑season Mountain West bragging rights.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
