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Dec. 17, 2011; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback (16) Brett Smith prior to the game against the Temple Owls in the 2011 New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

The Cowboy Spring game saw a 20-7 victory for the Gold Team Saturday at War Memorial Stadium, bringing to a close the Wyoming football team Spring practice.

After the scrimmage head coach Dave Christensen addressed the media on his team’s performance.

“I think this is the most competitive football team we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Christensen. “I think you saw that today with some great hits out there. I really noticed Mark Nzeochatoday. I’m really pleased with his progress. There aren’t a lot of 6-4, 230-pound safeties that can move like he can. He’s the one guy who really stood out to me. A lot of great performances though. We’ll evaluate the film — it’s been a great spring. We’ll need to get some guys ready who are coming in the fall, but overall I’m very pleased.

“There was a lot of individual improvement across the board on both sides of the ball, and that is probably more important than anything in the spring. We’ve got a good punter, although he (Tim Gleeson) struggled a little bit today for the first time in 15 spring practices, but he’ll bounce back from that. I know we’ve got a good kicker. I think we’re headed in the right direction.”

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Tuesday, Jan 3rd, 7:00pm MT

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The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team returns to the hardwood tonight after their holiday layoff against Utah Valley.  The Wolverines are a familiar foe this year as the Cowboys have already faced and beaten the Big West school in Laramie on November 30th by the score of 74-41. The Cowboys will have to guard against complacency on the road as Utah Valley is sure to be ready to even things up against Wyoming on their home floor. This is a game on the surface that Wyoming should win and needs to win if they wish to grow as a program before conference play starts up the following week against New Mexico at home. The Pokes have had their offensive struggles and it will be interesting to see what changes were or were not  made after the 11 day Holiday layoff to boost offensive production.

Below are the ‘four factors to winning’ as calculated by statsheet.com. Wyoming has the edge in the field goal and free throw percentage but Utah Valley is just slightly better at ball handing and rebounding. For Wyoming to win on the road tonight they must rebound at a reasonable level and take care of the ball while also making sure they have good shot selection offensively. If they do most of these things the Cowboys should put a 13th victory under their belt. Enjoy the game!

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