Wyoming Cowgirls close 2025 with road game at New Mexico, key stats highlighted
The University of Wyoming Cowgirls returned from the holiday break and closed the year with a conference road game at New Mexico on December 29, a contest that tested their rebounding and interior defense against a strong Lobos front court. Local fans in Albany County followed the game on the Mountain West Network or the Cowgirl Radio Network, where the performance of Malene Pedersen continued to shape the team outlook.
The Cowgirls of the University of Wyoming played a Mountain West conference road game at New Mexico on December 29 in Albuquerque, tipping off at 1 p.m. Mountain Time and broadcast live on the Mountain West Network. Albany County listeners were able to follow the action on the Cowgirl Radio Network with David Settle on the call.
Wyoming entered the contest with four wins and seven losses overall and one win and one loss in Mountain West play after a 53 to 36 road loss at Fresno State on December 20. Malene Pedersen led the Cowgirls with 17 points in that game and has led or tied for the team lead in scoring in all 11 games this season. Pedersen entered the New Mexico game as the Mountain West leader in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game for the season and 19 points per game through two conference contests. Her efficiency numbers underscore her importance to the local program. She was shooting 49 percent overall and 48 percent from three point range, with 2.10 three pointers made per game ranking third in the conference.
New Mexico presented clear matchup challenges for Wyoming in the paint and on the glass, with the Lobos averaging a strong rebounding margin that can turn defensive possessions into second chance scoring. For Albany County fans and local businesses that follow UW athletics, those matchup dynamics matter because they influence game plans, playing time for younger local players, and the team trajectory as Mountain West games accelerate.
Statistically driven concerns for the Cowgirls included improving rebounding and interior defense without sacrificing perimeter production from Pedersen. The midseason conference stretch will shape postseason prospects and local support as the team seeks to translate individual efficiency into more wins. Community interest in Laramie remains high, and radio coverage ensured that residents who could not travel to Albuquerque stayed connected to the team's progress as the season moved into the heart of conference play.
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