Thompson scores 25, Wyoming wins its season opener 97-61
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- — Hunter Thompson had 25 points, tying his career high, as Wyoming rolled past Mississippi Valley State 97-61 on Saturday in the Cowboys' season opener.
Thompson hit 5 of 7 3-point attempts. Marcus Williams added 20 points and eight assists for the Cowboys.
Drake Jeffries had 19 points and eight rebounds for Wyoming. Hunter Maldonado added 10 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
Kam’ron Cunningham had 24 points and seven rebounds for the Delta Devils (0-3). Terry Collins added 13 points. Alex Perry had nine rebounds.
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2020-2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-0 | - | 3-8 |
Prairie View A&M | 1-0 | 0.5 | 2-4 |
Southern | 1-0 | 0.5 | 1-4 |
Jackson State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 1-5 |
Grambling | 2-1 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
Alabama State | 1-3 | 2 | 1-3 |
Alabama A&M | 0-0 | 1 | 2-0 |
Texas Southern | 0-1 | 1.5 | 2-6 |
Alcorn State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 0-6 |
Mississippi Valley State | 0-2 | 2 | 0-10 |
2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Boise State | 8-0 | - | 12-1 |
Utah State | 7-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
Colorado State | 6-1 | 1.5 | 9-2 |
San Diego State | 3-2 | 3.5 | 9-3 |
Fresno State | 3-3 | 4 | 5-3 |
Nevada | 3-3 | 4 | 8-5 |
Wyoming | 1-3 | 5 | 7-4 |
Air Force | 1-5 | 6 | 3-7 |
UNLV | 0-2 | 5 | 2-6 |
New Mexico | 0-6 | 7 | 4-6 |
San José St | 0-7 | 7.5 | 2-9 |