Cowboys Host Fresno State in Mountain West Matchup

Wyoming looks to snap three-game skid and gain ground on Bulldogs in conference standings

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Wyoming Cowboys welcome the Fresno State Bulldogs to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday evening for a key Mountain West Conference matchup. Wyoming is looking to snap a three-game losing streak and gain ground on the Bulldogs in the conference standings. The game will feature $5 tickets and free souvenir cups and fountain drinks for the first 1,000 fans.

Why it matters

This is an important conference game for both teams as they jockey for position in the Mountain West standings. Wyoming is looking to bounce back after a tough road loss, while Fresno State is aiming to build on its recent win over Air Force.

The details

Wyoming heads into the contest with a 13-12 overall record and a 4-10 mark in conference play. The Cowboys are led in scoring by Leland Walker at 14.8 points per game, while Nasir Meyer adds 12.8 points per game. Fresno State has a 12-13 overall record and a 6-8 mark in conference play. The Bulldogs are led by Jake Heidbreder, who is averaging 17.5 points per game.

  • The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The first 1,000 fans will receive $5 tickets and free souvenir cups and fountain drinks.

The players

Leland Walker

Wyoming's leading scorer, averaging 14.8 points per game.

Nasir Meyer

Adds 12.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Cowboys.

Jake Heidbreder

Fresno State's leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points per game.

DeShawn Gory

Adds 12.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs.

Sundance Wicks

Wyoming's head coach, emphasizing the importance of defending the home court against the Bulldogs.

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What they’re saying

“It's a big one for us. The Fresno game is huge -- it's the next game on the schedule and it's one of our last three home games. So, we got to make sure that we can go defend the dome and get a good crowd out there against Fresno, who's playing really well right now.”

— Sundance Wicks, Wyoming Head Coach (caspercowboy.com)

What’s next

The Cowboys will hit the road for a two-game home swing starting with Grand Canyon on Saturday at 6 p.m. on the Mountain West Network.

The takeaway

This conference matchup between Wyoming and Fresno State is crucial as both teams look to improve their standing in the Mountain West. The Cowboys will need to defend their home court and get a strong performance from their leading scorers to snap their three-game skid and gain ground on the Bulldogs.