Ike leads Wyoming against Boise State after 29-point game

Published Jan. 24, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Wyoming Cowboys (15-2, 4-0 MWC) at Boise State Broncos (15-4, 6-0 MWC)

Boise, Idaho; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Wyoming visits the Boise State Broncos after Graham Ike scored 29 points in Wyoming's 93-91 victory against the New Mexico Lobos.

The Broncos are 7-2 on their home court. Boise State is seventh in the MWC shooting 33.5% from deep, led by Sam Winter shooting 50.0% from 3-point range.

The Cowboys have gone 4-0 against MWC opponents. Wyoming averages 78.4 points while outscoring opponents by 12.8 points per game.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Abu Kigab is shooting 47.3% and averaging 13.1 points for the Broncos. Marcus Shaver Jr. is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Boise State.

Ike is scoring 19.4 points per game with 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the Cowboys. Hunter Maldonado is averaging 11.5 points and five assists over the past 10 games for Wyoming.

LAST 10 GAMES: Broncos: 10-0, averaging 68.8 points, 35.9 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 5.1 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 56.0 points per game.

Cowboys: 8-2, averaging 75.4 points, 30.7 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.2 points.

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