Wyoming
Wyoming loses nailbiter to South Dakota, 82-81
Wyoming Cowboys (5-4) 81
South Dakota Coyotes (8-4) 82
This was one of those games you desperately want to win if your head coach Sundance Wicks.
Despite losing two straight heading into Vermillion, South Dakota, the Cowboys have played well as of late.
Losing to Loyola Marymount by three in Cancun isn’t considered a bad loss at the moment, and nearly handing Utah State its first loss of 2024 in Logan is one of the most significant moral victories you can have.
South Dakota is a mediocre Summit League team.
Playing on the road is never easy, regardless of the opponent.
But the Pokes needed a pick-me-up win before facing BYU this Saturday in Salt Lake City.
Key Pieces of the Night
WYO No. 5 – Guard Obi Agbim
He tried his darndest, playing 39 of a possible 40 minutes.
Once again, Agbim led Wyoming in scoring.
But a strange sight is that he tied Touko Tainamo for the most rebounds on the team in Vermillion.
Double-double machine Jordan Nesbitt was held to a mere five rebounds – his lowest total since Texas Tech.
Agbim also led the Pokes in total assists by a wide margin.
No. 5 has been the engine that pushes this team forward, but he can’t do it alone.
Obi Agbim’s final stat line – 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 5-12 FGs, 3-6 3PTs, 4-4 FTs.
WYO No. 3 – Guard A.J. Willis
Sundance Wicks finally received some bench production.
The sophomore scored a career-high in points and played a season-high 28 minutes.
Wyoming has needed some reliable scoring outside of Agbim and Nesbitt, and Willis may be the missing piece to putting pressure on opposing defenses in conference play.
It didn’t lead to a win against South Dakota, but this team and coaching staff are learning what works and what doesn’t, minute by minute and game by game.
A.J. Willis’ final stat line – 16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 4-7 FGs, 2-4 3PTs, 6-6 FTs.
Team Stats
*Bold denotes freeze-point stats.
Field Goal Percentage – 42.9% (WYO) vs. 45.0% (SDAK)
Three-Point Percentage – 34.8% (WYO) vs. 21.1% (SDAK)
Free Throw Percentage – 75.8% (WYO) vs. 70.6% (SDAK)
Free Throw Attempts – 25-33 (WYO) vs. 24-34 (SDAK)
Rebounds – 44 (WYO) vs. 28 (SDAK)
Assists – 10 (WYO) vs. 7 (SDAK)
Steals – 2 (WYO) vs. 4 (SDAK)
Blocks – 2 (WYO) vs. 1 (SDAK)
Total Turnovers – 19 (WYO) vs. 10 (SDAK)
Points in the Paint – 30 (WYO) vs. 42 (SDAK)
Fouls – 24 (WYO) vs. 26 (SDAK)
Next Opponent
Team: BYU Cougars (Big 12)
Record: 7-2
Best Win: Neutral – 72-61 win over N.C. State (No. 79 in KenPom)
KenPom Ranking: No. 46 – Wyoming is No. 195
Projected Score via KenPom: L, 79-65, 10% Win Probability
Player(s) to Watch: Guard – No. 3 Egor Demin and Center – No. 45 Fousseyni Traore
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (Delta Center)
Date: Saturday, December 14th
TV/Time: 7:00 p.m. (MT) on ESPN+
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The 2026 Wyoming High School boys’ soccer season is close to its finish. Only three weeks remain. 4A teams will conclude the regular season, as they jockey for positions going into next week’s regional tournaments. Meanwhile, 3A schools have this week and next week left in the regular season. They are trying to reach the top four of the league standings, as those are the teams that qualify for the state tournament in two weeks.
WYOPREPS WEEK 8 BOYS SOCCER SCHEDULE 2026
Three matches this week feature ranked opponents squaring off. Sheridan will host Thunder Basin on Friday. In 3A on Saturday, top-ranked Cody is at No. 5 Mountain View, and four-rated Torrington goes to No. 2 Buffalo. Just like the ladies, you have some rivalry matches on the schedule with Rock Springs-Green River, Jackson-Star Valley, and Thunder Basin-Campbell County. Wednesday will bring new soccer rankings. This is the boys’ schedule for Week 8. Schedules are subject to change.
TUESDAY, MAY 5:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: #2 Sheridan 2 Campbell County 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Riverton 3 Natrona County 1 (conference match)
CLASS 3A
Pinedale at Rawlins – postponed to May 11 – changed to May 9 for boys’ match only!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6:
CLASS 4A
Laramie at Cheyenne Central – postponed to May 9
Cheyenne South at Cheyenne East – postponed to May 9
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THURSDAY, MAY 7:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: #1 Jackson 8 Star Valley 2 (conference match)
Final Score: #4 Thunder Basin 3 Campbell County 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Rock Springs 2 #5 Green River 1 (conference match)
FRIDAY, MAY 8:
CLASS 4A
Final Score: Cheyenne Central 6 Cheyenne South 0 (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Sheridan 3 #4 Thunder Basin 1 (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Kelly Walsh 6 Riverton 0 (conference match)
Final Score: Laramie 3 Cheyenne East 1 (conference match)
Final Score: Evanston 2 Natrona County 2 – TIE (conference match) – Red Devils scored with 1 second left for the draw.
CLASS 3A
Final Score: #4 Worland 1 Rawlins 0 (conference match) – Kobe Bradshaw scored the GW goal on a PK in the 1st half.
Final Score: Douglas 2 Torrington 2 (conference match) – Shootout = Torrington wins 4-3!
Final Score: #1 Cody Lyman (conference match)
Final Score: #2 Lander 3 Pinedale 0 (conference match)
Final Score: Powell 1 #5 Mountain View 0 (conference match) – Gianrey Dallesandro with the GW-goal, assisted by Ethan Frame.
Final Score: #3 Buffalo 1 Newcastle 0 (conference match) – forfeit win for the Bison.
SATURDAY, MAY 9:
CLASS 4A
Laramie at Cheyenne Central, 11 a.m. (conference match)
Evanston at #2 Kelly Walsh, noon (conference match)
Cheyenne South at Cheyenne East, noon (conference match)
Riverton at Natrona County, noon (conference match)
Rock Springs at Star Valley, 1 p.m. (conference match)
CLASS 3A
Pinedale at Rawlins, 11 a.m.
#1 Cody at #5 Mountain View, noon (conference match)
Powell at Lyman, noon (conference match)
Torrington at #3 Buffalo, 2 p.m. (conference match)
#4 Worland at Douglas, 2 p.m. (conference match)
Final Score: Rawlins 1 Newcastle 0 (conference match) – forfeit win for the Outlaws.
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Gallery Credit: David Settle, WyoPreps.com
James Forest Mothersbaugh Jr.: 1953 – 2025
James “Jim” Forest Mothersbaugh Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming, from complications of Multiple System Atrophy. He is survived by his wife, Becky Mothersbaugh; his sons, James Forest Mothersbaugh III and Blair Mothersbaugh; and Blair’s fiancée, Kelsey Baron.
Jim’s life was defined by music. He was a highly accomplished violinist, performing with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Puerto Rico, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra, and Savannah Symphony, among many others. He held degrees in violin performance, music education, and conducting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, with additional doctoral studies at the University of Iowa. He met his wife when they were both performing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and passed his musical acumen to both of his sons. Jim taught orchestra and music theory to generations of students of all ages & abilities during his 28 years in the Natrona County School District. He conducted award-winning orchestras, taught students who went on to become professional musicians, and instilled a sense of purpose, character, and belief in both his students and colleagues that extended far beyond the stage. He was also an expert in the craft of re-hairing bows for string instruments, knew everything there is to know about The Beatles, and possessed a rare ability called synesthesia, which allowed him to see specific colors when hearing music. He leaves an extensive, enduring, and active legacy in the Wyoming musical community.
Jim will be immensely missed by his family, his friends, his colleagues, and his students. A celebration of life will take place at Backwards Distilling Company in Casper, Wyoming on June 28, 2026 from 2 to 5 p.m. Please RSVP at https://jimsmemorial.rsvpify.com/.
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