Daltons scores 30; Wyoming beats Chattanooga 74-65
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- Hayden Dalton scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Wyoming to a 74-65 victory over Chattanooga in a season opener on Friday night.
Dalton was 9 of 17 from the field and matched a career-best with five 3-pointers. He led the Cowboys with 12 double-doubles last season.
Nat Dixon had 14 points for Chattanooga. James Lewis Jr. added 12 points and Rodney Chatman chipped in 11.
Wyoming built a 40-29 halftime lead and held a double-digit edge early in the second half. Dixon made a 3-pointer and Makinde London scored on a dunk to pull the Mocs to 55-48 with seven minutes to play. But a 12-8 surge stretched Wyoming's lead to 67-56 with 1:40 remaining.
Cody Kelley made a pair of free throws for Wyoming and Nyaires Redding shot 5 of 6 from the line to seal it.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Ronnie Hernandez
- Eric Anderson
- Rick Batsell
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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