Wyoming, Laramie – The University of Wyoming Cowboys begin their 2026‑27 men’s basketball season tonight against the Regis Rangers at the Arena‑Auditorium. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m., and the game will stream on MW+.
Coach Sundance Wicks, entering his third season at the helm, praised the influence of Regis head coach Rex Walters, who gave Wicks his first coaching break back in 2015. “He’s one of the most fierce competitors I’ve ever worked with,” Wicks said, adding that Walters taught him how to dominate on the court.
Team Outlook
The Cowboys aim to improve on a strong exhibition run, finishing 2‑1 with wins over Northern Colorado and the College of Idaho and a close loss to TCU in Texas. Wyoming was projected fifth in the Mountain West preseason poll, behind New Mexico, Grand Canyon, Nevada and UNLV. Over 45% of the team’s scoring and 40% of its rebounding return from four players.
Regis, led by veteran coach Rex Walters in his second season, posted a 2‑24 record last year and was picked 15th in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason poll. The Rangers return junior guard Logan Flores‑Peoples and senior forward Matt Yost, among others.
Key Players
Wyoming guard Nasir “Naz” Meyer, a preseason All‑Mountain West selection, averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a freshman. He will look to lead the Cowboys’ offense again.
Regis highlights include senior forward Matt Yost, who led the team with 24 steals and averaged 5.4 rebounds, and senior forward Quinn Lambert, returning from injury.
Rivalry and Schedule
Wyoming leads the all‑time series against Regis 8‑2, with the most recent meeting a 70‑35 victory in the Arena‑Auditorium on Dec. 7, 2014. After Tuesday’s opener, the Cowboys stay home to host Idaho State on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
The contest will be broadcast on the Cowboy Sports Network’s 26 affiliate stations, with Keith Kelley handling play‑by‑play and Kevin McKinney providing color commentary. Fans can also follow live stats on GoWyo.com.
Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.
