Oden scores 28 to lead Wyoming past Nevada 80-71
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- — Jeremiah Oden scored 28 points, Hunter Maldonado just missed a triple-double and Wyoming beat Nevada 80-71 on Monday night.
Oden shot 9 for 13 from the floor (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (9-20, 4-13 Mountain West Conference). Maldonado made 6 of 11 shots and 13 of 15 free throws, adding nine rebounds and 11 assists. Xavier Dusell scored 11.
Jarod Lucas led the Wolf Pack (22-8, 12-5) with 24 points. Tre Coleman scored 22 and Will Baker pitched in with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Wyoming took the lead for good with 4:15 remaining in the second half on a dunk from Oden to make it a 64-62 game.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Wyoming visits San Diego State, while Nevada hosts UNLV.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Shawn Lehigh
- Kelly Pfeifer
- Eric Curry
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Utah State | 14-4 | - | 28-7 |
Nevada | 13-5 | 1 | 26-8 |
Boise State | 13-5 | 1 | 22-11 |
UNLV | 12-6 | 2 | 21-13 |
San Diego State | 11-7 | 3 | 26-11 |
New Mexico | 10-8 | 4 | 26-10 |
Colorado State | 10-8 | 4 | 25-11 |
Wyoming | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
Fresno State | 4-14 | 10 | 12-21 |
Air Force | 2-16 | 12 | 9-22 |
San José State | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |