KOWB Staff
Cowboy Wrestling Falls Short to Bison on Senior Day
Despite posting one of the biggest match wins of the season, the University of Wyoming wrestling team lost a tough conference dual to North Dakota State on Sunday, 22-15. In a ceremony preceding the dual, seniors McCade Ford, Kasey Garnhart, L.J. Helbig, Alfonso Hernandez and Michael Poulos were recognized for their contributions and hard work.
Cowgirls Dominate in Road Victory at Air Force, 86-48
Behind a career high 27 points from Kaitlyn Mileto, the Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team earned their first conference road win, 86-48, over the Air Force Falcons Saturday afternoon in Colorado Springs. A 14-0 run in the first half put the Cowgirls in control, as they won their second straight.
Mountain West Shifts Football and Basketball With Recent Changes
The Mountain West Conference today made several announcements prompted by the new 12-team football alignment and 11-institution configuration in all other sports beginning with the 2013-14 academic year. The league’s directors of athletics formed two football divisions based upon common geographic regions and traditional rivalries, while also creating the first Mountain West football championship game. The group also established schedule models for men’s and women’s basketball and received an update on the implementation of the recently announced Mountain West Digital Network.
UW Continues with Staff Reduction Plan
The University of Wyoming so far has eliminated 42 non-academic staff positions and is holding open 12 faculty positions as initial steps to prepare for anticipated state budget cuts in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Cowboy Football Adds Five More Players at Mid-Year
University of Wyoming head football coach Dave Christensen announced Thursday the addition of five new mid-year scholarship players to the program. The five new Cowboys include two student-athletes who graduated early from high school to enroll at UW for the 2013 spring semester and three junior-college transfers. They bring Wyoming’s total of mid-year transfers to nine. Four mid-year transfers were early announced on December 19, 2012. The five new players include two defensive lineman, a linebacker, a tight end and a running back.
San Diego State is Staying in the Mountain West Conference [POLL]
The Mountain West Conference and San Diego State today jointly announced, effective immediately, San Diego State will remain a member of the Mountain West in all sports.
Sheriff, UWPD: UW Students’ Actions May Have Saved Woman’s Life
Prompt action by three University of Wyoming students likely saved the life of a woman who was found stranded Monday near Happy Jack recreation area east of Laramie, according to local law enforcement officials.
Ultra Petroleum Giving $2M to University of Wyoming
A $2 million gift commitment from Ultra Petroleum Corp. will support and enhance the University of Wyoming’s energy research and academic program, the university announced on Tuesday.