Wyoming triumphed over UNLV with a narrow 63-61 victory on Tuesday night, thanks in part to Obi Agbim’s impressive performance, where he netted 19 points for the Cowboys.
Agbim had a shooting slate of 7 for 16 overall, including a strong 5 for 9 from beyond the arc. His solid contributions were supported by Jordan Nesbitt, who added 13 points to the scoreline. Nesbitt shot 3 for 7 from the field—hitting 3 out of 4 from three-point territory—while also contributing significantly with 12 rebounds and six assists. Matija Belic chipped in with nine points, having a shooting performance of 3 for 5 with two successful three-point attempts out of four.

On the side of UNLV, the Rebels (11-8, 5-3) saw Dedan Thomas Jr. take the lead with 17 points and four assists. Jaden Henley also played a crucial role, adding 15 points along with two steals. Jeremiah Cherry helped the effort with his contributions of 10 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks throughout the game.

The matchup was tightly contested, with Belic securing six points for Wyoming during the first half, which concluded with the Cowboys holding a slight edge at 25-24. The second half ignited a fierce battle, featuring six lead changes but no ties. Ultimately, Wyoming managed to secure the win, with Agbim being pivotal, scoring 14 points in the second half to help clinch the narrow victory for the Cowboys.