Maldonado scores 28 points to send Wyoming past Howard 78-71
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- — Hunter Maldonado scored 28 points, 19 in the second half, and Wyoming beat Howard 78-71 on Friday night in a Paradise Jam contest.
Maldonado also contributed three steals for the Cowboys (3-1). Ethan Anderson went 5 of 7 from the field to add 11 points. Jake Kyman recorded nine points and finished 3 of 4 from the field.
Elijah Hawkins led the Bison (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and six assists. Howard also got 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals from William Settle. In addition, Bryce Harris had 11 points.
Howard led 38-32 at intermission.
NEXT UP
Wyoming takes on Santa Clara on Wednesday, and Howard visits Austin Peay on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Millione
- Trey Styons
- Matthew LaGanke
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 6-1 | - | 16-8 |
| Howard | 5-2 | 1 | 10-14 |
| Delaware State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-10 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-12 |
| Morgan State | 4-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-4 | 3 | 10-14 |
| Coppin State | 2-5 | 4 | 4-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-7 | 6 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 12-1 | - | 20-4 |
| Utah State | 11-2 | 1 | 21-3 |
| Colorado State | 9-3 | 2.5 | 15-8 |
| Boise State | 9-4 | 3 | 17-7 |
| San Diego State | 8-4 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Nevada | 6-7 | 6 | 14-10 |
| UNLV | 6-7 | 6 | 12-12 |
| San José State | 5-8 | 7 | 12-13 |
| Wyoming | 4-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Fresno State | 1-13 | 11.5 | 5-20 |
| Air Force | 0-13 | 12 | 3-21 |
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