PHOENIX, Ariz.—After receiving 25 votes in the Associated Press Top-25 poll and being projected to finish second in the Mountain West Conference, the 2022-23 Wyoming Cowboys basketball team has not lived up to their preseason hype. As conference play approaches, the 5-6 Cowboys are on the verge of a losing record.

CHICAGO, Ill.—A trip to the Windy City saw the Wyoming Cowboys (5-5) compete in the Legends of Basketball Showcase against the Dayton Flyers (6-5) on Saturday. In the preseason, the contest looked to be intense. But both teams have been pestered by injuries, and their seasons have not lived up to the hype.

After losing four straight games, the Wyoming Cowboys men’s basketball team regained momentum to close out their homestand. Now, the Cowboys stand at 5-5 on the season. Here’s a recap of last week’s games.

LARAMIE, Wyo.—In a season filled with surprises, the 2021-22 University of Wyoming men’s basketball team competed in the NCAA tournament—a feat not many expected the Cowboys to achieve. Now, the team is hoping for a repeat with the addition of three transfers from California.