Pokes Close Non-Conference Play with Road Trip to CSU Fullerton

The Wyoming Cowboys will wrap up their non-conference schedule on Sunday with a trip to Cal State Fullerton. The game is set to begin at 3 p.m. MT and will be streamed live on ESPN+. This marks the first meeting between the two teams since November 29, 2021.

Fans can tune in to the game on the radio through the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network, with Keith Kelly calling the action alongside Kevin McKinney. Live stats will also be available on GoWyo.com.

About The Teams
Wyoming enters the game with a 6-5 record, having recently defeated Bellarmine 92-55 on Thursday. The Cowboys are shooting 46.7% from the field, while holding opponents to 42.5%, ranking fifth in the Mountain West. From beyond the arc, Wyoming is shooting 33.8% and limiting opponents to just 29.5%, ranking second in the conference. They average 39.4 rebounds per game (4th in the MW) and have a +8.5 rebound margin (3rd in the MW, 26th nationally).

The Titans are 4-8 on the season and defeated Denver 74-59 on December 15 at home. CSU Fullerton averages 60.9 points per game but allows 71.0 points per contest. The Titans are shooting 40.7% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 43.7% from the field and 32.5% from beyond the arc.

About The Players
Wyoming’s leading scorer is Obi Agbim, who averages 19.2 points per game, ranking second in the Mountain West and 34th nationally. He also leads the conference and ranks eighth in the nation with a 51.7% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Jordan Nesbitt contributes 9.8 points per game and leads the team with 8.4 rebounds, ranking fourth in the MW. He also leads the conference with five double-doubles this season. Kobe Newton adds 9.2 points and is second on the team with 19 assists.

For the Titans, Donovan Oday leads the team with 11.8 points per game and grabs 5.2 rebounds per contest. He is shooting 37.9% from three-point range, with a team-high 11 makes this season. John Mikey Square contributes 9.5 points per game and leads the team with 17 assists.

About The Series
The Cowboys and Titans will meet for the eighth time in a series that dates back to 1959. Wyoming leads the all-time series 6-1 and is 3-0 in Fullerton. The most recent matchup took place in 2021, when Wyoming won 79-66 on the road.

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