Wyoming Basketball

Despite taking over at a difficult time, new Wyoming men's basketball head coach Jeff Linder continues to move forward.

Jeff Linder is the new men’s basketball coach at the University of Wyoming announced by the school on Tuesday.

Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Allen Edwards will not be back for another season, as Wyoming Athletic Director Tom Burman has decided not to retain him.

The Utah State Aggies shot 53 percent in the second half and pulled away for a 68-45 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys Tuesday night in Laramie.

It was a rough day on Saturday for both Wyoming basketball teams, who lost to Fresno State in Mountain West Conference action.

San Diego State shot 52 percent from the field and pulled away from Wyoming to remain undefeated on the season with a 72-52 victory in Laramie Wednesday night.

Makenzie Ellis scored 22 points to lead the Colorado State Rams to a 56-49 victory over the Wyoming Cowgirls in Laramie on Saturday.

Air Force had five players score in double figures and made 17 three-pointers to beat Wyoming 86-77 in the Mountain West opener for both teams Wednesday night in Laramie.

Hunter Thompson scored a season-high 22 points to lead the Wyoming Cowboys in a 69-61 overtime victory over the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns in Laramie Thursday night.

The Wyoming Cowboys lost their second straight game in a 60-53 defeat at home to Cal State Fullerton Wednesday night in Laramie.