In women's college basketball, the Wyoming Cowgirls defeated UNLV in overtime with a final score of 63-60. The game was intense, with both teams tied at 53-53 at the end of regulation. Emily Mellema and Dickerson played key roles for Wyoming, who made a comeback after trailing in the first quarter. The Cowgirls, now on a three-game losing streak, are aiming for a rematch in the upcoming Mountain West Tournament. Meanwhile, the K-State women's basketball team secured a dramatic overtime victory against West Virginia, moving into second place in the Big 12 standings. Ayoka Lee's return to the lineup boosted the Wildcats' performance as they strive to host games in the NCAA Tournament.
Final stat sheet: UNM 68, CSU 66 https://t.co/RRzi8RkN8W
New Mexico escapes with a two-point win over Colorado State. Just an awesome, awesome second half. Lobos needed that one, gives them some breathing room in the NCAA tournament discussion.
This Colorado State-New Mexico game has been phenomenal. These last few minutes especially
Two Mashburn FTs... UNM 63, CSU 62 (31 seconds left)
"We're going to get them next time." @wyo_wbb can only hope to get another crack at 2X reigning champion UNLV in the @MountainWest Tournament after squandering a late lead and falling 63-60 in OT on Wednesday. Recap 🔽 #gowyo https://t.co/NY0y8mUEhv
Announced crowd for tonight's CSU at UNM game in the Pit: 14,618
Huge win for the Boise State women, who trailed 55-53 before this game-winning 3-pointer from Dani Bayes in the final seconds! New Mexico was in second place coming in, a game ahead of the Broncos. @BNNBroncoNation will have a full postgame story shortly! https://t.co/dOSmpCfLue
Media timeout (3:57 1H): CSU 28, UNM 26
Final: UNLV 63, @wyo_wbb 60, OT. The Cowgirls (14-11, 9-5 @MountainWest) let the Rebels (23-2, 13-1) off the hook and are on a three-game losing streak. #gowyo
The Cowgirls and UNLV are heading to overtime tied 53-53. Both teams had open looks in the final seconds that rimmed out. #gowyo
Colorado State vs. New Mexico at The Pit. Huge game. https://t.co/hp8KASYEmo
Cowgirls lead UNLV 41-35 after the 3Q. Wyoming has made six 3-pointers after going 2-for-19 behind the arc in the first meeting. #gowyo
The K-State women’s basketball team just moved into second place of the Big 12 standings with an overtime win over West Virginia. Ayoka Lee was back in the lineup. Another dramatic victory for the Wildcats as they make a push to host games in the NCAA Tournament.
Halftime score: @wyo_wbb 26, UNLV 24. Mellema and Dickerson with eight points each for the Cowgirls, who have held the Rebels to 34.5% shooting. #gowyo
Cowgirls lead UNLV 15-12 at the end of the 1Q. Emily Mellema with eight points. #gowyo