Wyoming Cowgirls Dominate UNLV with Record-Breaking 3-Pointers

The Cowgirls knocked down 16 three-pointers, the most in school history, to defeat the Lady Rebels 82-72.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Wyoming Cowgirls women's basketball team put on an impressive shooting display on Wednesday night, knocking down a school-record 16 three-pointers in an 82-72 victory over UNLV. Led by career-high performances from Jane Rumpf, Henna Sandvik, and Malena Peterson, the Cowgirls shot over 40% from deep in each of the first three quarters to build a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

The Cowgirls' hot shooting and decisive road win over UNLV represents a significant turnaround after a 29-point loss to Colorado State just a few days prior. This performance showcases the team's resilience and ability to bounce back, which will be crucial as they continue their Mountain West Conference schedule.

The details

Wyoming stayed aggressive from the opening tip, knocking down 16 three-pointers, the most in school history. Jane Rumpf led the way with a career-high 6 made threes, while Henna Sandvik and Malena Peterson added 5 and 4 respectively. The Cowgirls shot an impressive 43% from deep in the first quarter, 55.5% in the second, and 44.5% in the third before cooling off in the fourth.

  • The Cowgirls' previous loss to UNLV last month in Laramie was by a score of 82-53.
  • Wyoming lost at Colorado State by 29 points on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Jane Rumpf

A Wyoming Cowgirls player who made a career-high 6 three-pointers in the game.

Henna Sandvik

A Wyoming Cowgirls player who made 5 three-pointers in the game.

Malena Peterson

A Wyoming Cowgirls player who made 4 three-pointers in the game.

Heather Ezell

The head coach of the Wyoming Cowgirls women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Cowgirls return home to host Boise State at 2 p.m., Saturday in Laramie.

The takeaway

The Cowgirls' record-breaking shooting performance and decisive road win over UNLV demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough loss. This turnaround will be crucial as they continue their Mountain West Conference schedule.