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Second-half struggles doom Cowgirls against BYU

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1 year ago

November 10, 2024

Second-half struggles doom Cowgirls against BYU

PROVO, Utah — It was a tale of two halves Saturday for the Cowgirls on the road against Brigham Young University. After playing a stellar first half against the Cougars, the second half was a different story as BYU rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit to win 76–63.

Wyoming shot the ball well in the first half and went cold in the final two quarters. BYU, meanwhile, enjoyed an explosion of offense in the second half.

It was a strong first 20 minutes for the Cowgirls on both ends of the court. Wyoming’s offensive executed at an efficient rate in the first half, as the team shot 47% from the floor, going 7-of-14 from 3-point range in the process.

Defensively, the Cowgirls held BYU to 27 points and forced 11 turnovers in the first half, taking a 40–27 lead into the halftime break.

Tess Barnes and Malene Pedersen had strong first halves, with both scoring in double figures. Barnes had 11 while Pedersen had 10 in the first 20 minutes of the contest. Allyson Fertig, meanwhile, nearly had a double-double at half with nine points and 10 rebounds.

BYU came out strong to open the third quarter, shooting the ball well and avoiding the turnover bug that had hindered them in the prior half offensively. The Cougars opened the half on a quick 11–1 run and forced a Wyoming timeout less than two minutes into the half.

After shooting so well in the first half, Wyoming went cold in the third quarter and trailed 58–46 going into the final quarter.

In the fourth, the Cowgirls were able to cut the deficit down to 58–51 with just under eight minutes left, forcing a Cougar timeout. However, that was as close as the Cowgirls would get.

Fertig led Wyoming individually with 22 points and 18 boards. It marks the 15th 20-point game of Fertig’s career. Pedersen and Barnes both ended up in double figures as well, with Pedersen scoring 15 and hitting a trio of 3-pointers. Barnes finished 11 in the loss.

Emily Mellema scored nine points, had a team-high four assists and recorded a pair of steals.

Wyoming ended the game shooting 39% from the floor and going 9-of-28 from beyond-the-arc.

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

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11 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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From Douglas to Jackson, Week 4 Is Loaded for Wyoming Boys’ Swim & Dive

It is Week 4 in the 2026 Wyoming High School boys’ swimming and diving season. It features several medium-sized competitions. After a dual in Douglas on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are packed with meets. Jackson hosts its two-day invitational with four teams heading to Teton County. There are three-team events in Casper, Gillette, and Sheridan on Friday, plus two five-team meets at Cody and Rock Springs.

WYOPREPS BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING WEEK 4 SCHEDULE 2026

Saturday also has swim invites at Evanston, Powell, and Sheridan. The schedule for Week 4 of the prep boys’ swimming and diving season in the Cowboy State is below. The schedule is subject to change.

RAWLINS AT DOUGLAS – dual

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CASPER TRI at NCHS – Cheyenne East, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County.

CODY INVITE – Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

GILLETTE TRI – Campbell County, Cheyenne Central, Thunder Basin.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

ROCK SPRINGS INVITE – Evanston, Lyman, Green River, Rawlins, Rock Springs.

SHERIDAN PRE-INVITE – Buffalo, Douglas, Sheridan.

CHEYENNE CENTRAL AT CAMPBELL COUNTY – dual

EVANSTON INVITE at Davis MS – Evanston, Green River, Lyman, Rock Springs.

GENE DOZAH INVITATIONAL at Powell – Buffalo, Cody, Newcastle, Powell, Riverton, Worland.

JACKSON INVITE – Jackson, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie, Sublette County.

SHERIDAN INVITE – Douglas, Kelly Walsh, Natrona County, Sheridan, Thunder Basin.

3A State Boys Swimming-2025

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4A Boys State Swimming & Diving Meet-2025

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

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23 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Wyoming motorcyclist dies in Laramie County wreck

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Wyoming man died Dec. 22 in a motorcycle-versus-truck collision in Laramie County.

According to a recently released incident report from the Wyoming Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Wyoming man Kyle Pandullo was headed west on a motorcycle as a van approached from the opposite direction. The WHP reports that the van attempted to turn left into a business entrance, forcing Pandullo to brake in an effort to avoid a crash. His bike tipped over onto its side, sliding into the van.

The WHP lists driver inattention as a possible contributing factor in the wreck.

This story contains preliminary information as provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The agency advises that information may be subject to change.

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

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January 5, 2026

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Documentary ‘399 Forever’ to make its Wyoming debut at The Center on Jan. 6

JACKSON, Wyo. — Everyone’s favorite grizzly will grace the big screen this month.

Documentary 399 Forever will make its Wyoming premiere at The Center on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13.

The film follows passionate wildlife guides and photographers who dedicated their lives to tracking, teaching, and protecting Grizzly 399, the world’s most famous bear. As they capture her story, they also confront the growing impact of social media on wildlife, work to educate the public, and fight for practical solutions like bear-proof trash cans to keep both bears and people safe.

With mounting pressure to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list, the film explores the heart of a complex and emotional debate: What does it really mean to protect a wild animal?