Wyoming cold from floor in 74-57 home loss to San Diego State

San Diego State built a lead in the first half and extended it after intermission, handing the University of Wyoming a 74-57 defeat at the Arena-Auditorium on Jan. 14, 2026. The loss underscored a difficult offensive night for the Cowboys, who shot a season-low percentage from the field and struggled from long range.

Wyoming finished just 10-for-34 on three-point attempts, leaving an otherwise competitive roster unable to close the gap against the Aztecs. The halftime lead for San Diego State proved decisive: Wyoming was unable to regain consistent scoring punch in the second half and missed opportunities to cut into the margin when pressure mounted.

Freshman guard Gavin Gores provided a bright spot, posting a career-high 12 points to lead the Cowboys. Beyond Gores, the offense failed to find reliable secondary scoring, and the collective shooting woes limited head coach and staff options late in the game. Box score highlights from the contest include the final score, Wyoming 57, San Diego State 74; three-point production at 10-for-34; and Gores leading Wyoming with 12 points.

Coaching staff comments after the game emphasized the need to respond quickly and improve performance on both ends of the floor. The loss raises immediate questions about execution in half-court sets, perimeter shooting consistency, and defensive adjustments against a physical Mountain West opponent. For Albany County fans and students at the university, the result is a reminder that home-court advantage at the Arena-Auditorium requires more than energy; it requires efficiency and timely stops.

The defeat affects Wyoming’s standing in conference play and will shape short-term strategic adjustments. The Cowboys will have opportunities to correct course in the coming stretch of the schedule as Mountain West play continues. Local supporters should watch for lineup tweaks, shot-selection emphasis, and defensive assignments in the next game as indicators of how the program intends to respond.

For residents who follow the team closely, the immediate takeaway is clear: Wyoming must find a way to rebound from a rare cold-shooting performance if it aims to maintain competitiveness in a congested conference. The next few games will show whether this outing was an anomaly or the start of a broader trend.