Cowboys Defeat Fresno State in Tight Conference Matchup

Wyoming bounces back from prior loss with 92-82 victory over Bulldogs

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The University of Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball team defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 92-82 in a close Mountain West Conference matchup played at the Arena Auditorium. The Cowboys, who were coming off a tough loss to Colorado State, outscored the Bulldogs 50-42 in the second half to secure the 10-point victory. Five Wyoming players scored in double figures, led by Khaden Bennett's 17 points.

Why it matters

This win helps the Cowboys bounce back from their prior conference defeat and keeps them in the hunt for a better seed in the upcoming Mountain West tournament. Fresno State, meanwhile, falls further back in the conference standings with the loss.

The details

The Cowboys hit 15 three-pointers in the game, the most they've made since last season when they hit 17 against Fresno State at home. The Bulldogs cut the Wyoming lead to just three points with under 10 minutes to play, but Bennett responded with a 5-0 run to push the Cowboys' advantage back to 8. Wyoming also closed the first half on a 6-0 run to take a 2-point lead into the break.

  • The game was played on February 18, 2026.
  • Wyoming outscored Fresno State 50-42 in the second half.

The players

Khaden Bennett

A Wyoming player who scored 17 points in the game, including a key 5-0 run late in the second half to help the Cowboys pull away.

Sundance Wicks

The head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys men'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

Wyoming will hit the road for back-to-back games, beginning in Phoenix against Grand Canyon on Saturday night. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Boise State is set for next Tuesday.

The takeaway

This win helps the Cowboys bounce back from their prior conference defeat and keeps them in the hunt for a better seed in the upcoming Mountain West tournament. The team's ability to respond after a tough loss and their balanced scoring attack were key factors in the victory.