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Agbim’s 18 points and Tainamo’s decisive basket propel Wyoming past Tulane, 64-63

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CANCUN, Mexico – In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, Obi Agbim led the Wyoming Cowboys to a narrow victory over Tulane with a standout performance, scoring 18 points. The highlight came when teammate Touko Tainamo hit a crucial 3-pointer from the corner with just 9.6 seconds remaining, sealing the game with a final score of 64-63.

Agbim demonstrated his scoring ability with a shooting line of 5 for 14, which included two successful 3-point attempts out of seven. He was also solid at the free-throw line, making six of his eight attempts. Tainamo contributed significantly to the team’s success with 13 points and secured five rebounds during the game. Jordan Nesbitt managed to score 10 points on a 4 of 11 shooting night and made an impactful contribution with 13 rebounds, despite struggling with his long-range shooting by missing all three of his attempts.

For the Green Wave, Asher Woods was a key player, finishing with 15 points to lead his team. He received support from Kam Williams, who posted 13 points alongside eight rebounds, four steals, and two blocks, showcasing a well-rounded game. Rowan Brumbaugh also had a solid outing, scoring 13 points while providing four assists to his teammates.

In the first half, Agbim racked up 12 points, but Wyoming found themselves behind at halftime, with a score of 40-34 in favor of Tulane. The second half saw Tainamo stepping up, scoring 11 of his total points to help propel his team to victory.