Wyoming Defeats Nevada 83-73

Cowboys win in Mountain West Conference matchup

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:40am

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The University of Wyoming Cowboys defeated the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack 83-73 in a Mountain West Conference basketball game played on March 3, 2026. The game took place in Laramie, Wyoming.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two top teams in the Mountain West. The win helps solidify Wyoming's position in the conference standings as they push for a high seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

Wyoming was led by junior guard Ethan Thompson, who scored 25 points. Nevada was paced by senior forward Malik Johnson, who had 18 points and 9 rebounds. The game was close throughout, but Wyoming was able to pull away in the final minutes with strong free throw shooting.

  • The game was played on March 3, 2026.
  • It was a Mountain West Conference matchup.

The players

Ethan Thompson

A junior guard for the University of Wyoming Cowboys.

Malik Johnson

A senior forward for the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack.

University of Wyoming Cowboys

The men's basketball team from the University of Wyoming.

University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack

The men's basketball team from the University of Nevada, Reno.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys really battled tonight against a tough Nevada team. I'm proud of the way we were able to make plays down the stretch to get the win.”

— Jeff Linder, Head Coach, University of Wyoming Cowboys

What’s next

The win moves Wyoming to 21-8 overall and 13-5 in Mountain West play. They will next face Boise State on March 7th as they look to secure a high seed in the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Wyoming as they continue to build their resume for postseason play. The Cowboys showed resilience in a close game against a quality opponent.