Wyoming Cowboys vs UNLV Rebels
Wenzel scores 12 to lead Wyoming over UNLV 59-56 in MWC
LAS VEGAS -- — Brendan Wenzel had 12 points off the bench and Wyoming scored the last seven points of the game to edge fifth-seeded UNLV 59-56 in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.
Donovan Williams made a layup with 2:11 to play to give UNLV a 56-52 lead. Xavier Dussell made two free throws and hit a 3-pointer with 30 seconds to go. Wenzel capped it with a pair of free throws with three seconds left.
The Runnin' Rebels missed their last four shots.
Hunter Maldonado had 11 points for Wyoming (25-7). Graham Ike added 11 points and 13 rebounds. Drake Jeffries had seven rebounds.
Bryce Hamilton had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Runnin' Rebels (18-14). Williams added 20 points. Royce Hamm Jr. had seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Brad Ferrie
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 4-0 | - | 13-1 |
| San Diego State | 4-0 | - | 10-4 |
| New Mexico | 3-1 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Nevada | 3-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Grand Canyon | 2-1 | 1.5 | 9-5 |
| UNLV | 2-1 | 1.5 | 7-7 |
| Wyoming | 2-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Colorado State | 1-3 | 3 | 10-5 |
| Boise State | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Fresno State | 1-3 | 3 | 7-8 |
| San José State | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
| Air Force | 0-4 | 4 | 3-12 |
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