- Matchup: Wyoming Cowboys vs UNLV Rebels
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Mountain West Tournament will feature the UNLV Rebels (16-15) facing off against the Wyoming Cowboys (18-13) at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday.
In their previous game, the Wyoming Cowboys triumphed over San Jose State with a score of 88-78. The Cowboys committed 17 personal fouls, while their opponents recorded 15. Wyoming made 2 of their 9 attempts from three-point range. San Jose State converted 16 of 22 free throws, achieving a free throw percentage of 72.7%. Additionally, they secured 17 rebounds (9 offensive, 8 defensive) without a block. With 6 assists and 7 steals, but defensively, Wyoming allowed the opposition to shoot 53.6% from the field (30 of 56). Wyoming totaled 31 boards, with 14 being offensive, and impressively sank all 15 of their free throw attempts for a perfect shooting percentage. Their field goal percentage stood at 57.1% (32 of 56), along with making 9 of 19 three-point attempts.
Gavin Gores stood out in the match, scoring 20 points on 7 of 7 shooting, contributing 5 rebounds in his 17 minutes of play, while finishing with no assists.
The Wyoming Cowboys enter this game with an 18-13 record. They average 11.2 turnovers and commit 20.8 fouls per game. Wyoming’s rebounding average is 35.3, totaling 436 assists on the season, ranking 189th in Division 1. They hit 33.5% of their three-point shots (259 of 774) and have a free throw percentage of 74.4%. Wyoming scores an average of 77.3 points per game (148th in D-1) while shooting 45.6% from the field.
On the defensive front, the Cowboys force an average of 11.3 turnovers each game and are called for 18.5 personal fouls. They are ranked 23rd in Division 1 for the fewest assists allowed, surrendering 340 this season. Opponents shoot 46.1% against them (759 of 1,648), and Wyoming allows 31.0 rebounds per game, with a 3-point percentage allowed of 32.6%. They rank 152nd in college hoops for points allowed per game (73.0).
Last time on the court, the UNLV Rebels fell to San Diego State by a narrow margin of 89-86. The Rebels tallied 22 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 30. They turned the ball over 9 times and achieved 7 steals. San Diego State committed 14 personal fouls, leading to 22 free throw attempts for UNLV, of which 16 were successful (72.7%). The Rebels shot 10 out of 23 from beyond the arc (43.5%) and concluded the game with 30 baskets from 62 attempts (48.4%). However, San Diego State shot 55.0% against them, making 33 of 60 attempts and grabbed a total of 30 rebounds (7 offensive).
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was a key contributor for the Rebels, netting 32 points on 11 of 22 shooting (50.0%) and also recording 2 rebounds in his 40 minutes on the court, along with 2 assists.
UNLV’s season record stands at 16-15. Offensively, they are shooting 47.3% from the field, placing them 61st nationally. Accumulating 2,487 points (80.2 per game), they average 34.9 rebounds and dish out 14.4 assists per game (ranked 141st). The Rebels average 11.9 turnovers and commit 21.5 personal fouls, with a free throw percentage of 69.3%.
Defensively, UNLV ranks 309th in points allowed with 78.8 per game. They force 13.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 45.8% from the field (269th nationally). Opposing teams shoot 35.8% from three-point range (235 of 656), converting 73.0% of free throw attempts. They allow an average of 14.8 assists and 34.5 rebounds per game, ranking 281st and 199th overall.
Who will prevail in this NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UNLV
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