Adams Leads Pokes Past Rival Rams, 83-76 [VIDEO]

Josh Adams scored 28 points to lead the Wyoming Cowboys to their fourth straight victory in the Border War, 83-76, over Colorado State Saturday in Laramie.

The Cowboys used a 15-3 run at the end of the first half and start of the second to take the lead for good. Another 10-2 spurt pushed Wyoming’s lead to 53-38 with 12:39 left.

The Rams closed the gap down to four points with 6:29 remaining, but a pair of Jason McManamen free throws, plus an Adams steal and dunk helped UW regain control.

Hayden Dalton made three key plays in the final couple of minutes. He grabbed a big offensive rebound, knocked down a key three-pointer and made a huge steal in the last three minutes.

Wyoming (11-12, 4-6) snapped their three-game skid. Adams scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half. Jason McManamen added 19 points, while Alan Herndon and Justin James scored ten points apiece. The Pokes shot 49 percent from the floor, which included 57 percent in the second half. They only committed only two turnovers.

Colorado State (12-9, 4-4) was led by Antwan Scott with 19 points. The Rams shot 42 percent and out-rebounded UW 45-31.

The Cowboys got down by seven early, but rallied behind McManamen, who scored 11 points in the first half. The game was tied at 32 at halftime.

Wyoming goes back on the road Tuesday against their other Front Range rival Air Force. The Cowboys and Falcons will tip-off at 7 p.m.