NCAAB · Final

Wyoming Cowboys Upset Grand Canyon Lopes 70-65

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Global Credit Union Arena

Wyoming Cowboys 70, Grand Canyon Lopes 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Wyoming Cowboys vs Grand Canyon Lopes?

Wyoming Cowboys beat Grand Canyon Lopes 70-65 at Global Credit Union Arena on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Wyoming Cowboys vs Grand Canyon Lopes?

Grand Canyon Lopes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Wyoming Cowboys defeated the Grand Canyon Lopes with a final score of 70-65 at the Global Credit Union Arena on February 22, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement for Wyoming, who had previously lost to Grand Canyon in their last meeting earlier in the season. The Lopes had come into this game with a home record of 17-10, while the Cowboys held a record of 15-12.

The Lopes entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 75.8 points scored per game while allowing 68.4 points, showcasing a solid offensive performance. Their last five games reflected a strong average of 78.0 points scored and 69.8 points allowed. However, they struggled in their last home game against New Mexico, losing 64-70, which may have impacted their confidence going into this matchup.

Conversely, the Cowboys had been struggling, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and an away record of 0-4. They averaged 68.4 points scored and 74.9 points allowed, indicating a defensive vulnerability. Despite their recent form, Wyoming managed to secure a win against Fresno State in their last outing, which could have provided a much-needed boost to their morale.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lopes favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds reflected a belief that Grand Canyon would perform well at home, but the Cowboys defied expectations. The moneyline odds were -380 for Grand Canyon and +300 for Wyoming, further indicating the Lopes were the favorites to win.

In terms of previous meetings, this game was particularly noteworthy as it was a rematch from December 20, 2025, when Grand Canyon had won decisively with a score of 82-70. The Lopes had hoped to replicate that success, but the Cowboys came prepared and executed their game plan effectively.

Injuries were not reported as a significant factor for either team leading into this game, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The absence of key players can often sway the outcome of such fixtures, but both teams were able to compete at full strength.

The conditions in the arena were typical for a college basketball game, with a lively atmosphere that often provides an advantage to the home team. However, the Cowboys managed to overcome the odds and secure the win, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

As the game progressed, key moments included Makaih Williams' impactful three-point shots that helped keep Wyoming ahead in the second half. His contributions were vital in maintaining the lead as the game drew to a close. The Lopes attempted to rally but fell short, unable to close the gap despite their efforts.

Overall, this game serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious regardless of prior performance or betting odds.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GCU -7.5	144.5 o -115 / u -105	Wyoming Cowboys +300 · Grand Canyon Lopes -380

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Leaders

PointsMakaih Williams29Grand Canyon Lopes
AssistsJaden Henley5Grand Canyon Lopes
ReboundsNana Owusu-Anane12Grand Canyon Lopes
PointsSimm-Marten Saadi13Wyoming Cowboys
AssistsLeland Walker4Wyoming Cowboys
ReboundsKhaden Bennett8Wyoming Cowboys

Recent form

Grand Canyon Lopes

Last 10: 7-3Streak W275.8 scored · 68.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W73-63at San Diego State AztecsFeb 18
W94-79at San José State SpartansFeb 14
L64-70vs New Mexico LobosFeb 12
L78-80at UNLV RebelsFeb 7
W81-57vs Air Force FalconsFeb 4
W86-69vs Boise State BroncosJan 31
L60-66at Nevada Wolf PackJan 28
W68-57at Fresno State BulldogsJan 25
W70-69vs San Diego State AztecsJan 22
W84-74vs Utah State AggiesJan 17

Wyoming Cowboys

Last 10: 3-7Streak W168.4 scored · 74.9 allowed per game0-4 away

W92-82vs Fresno State BulldogsFeb 18
L68-79at Colorado State RamsFeb 14
L83-85vs Utah State AggiesFeb 8
L63-72at San Diego State AztecsFeb 4
W68-57vs Colorado State RamsFeb 1
L62-94at Utah State AggiesJan 29
W66-62vs San José State SpartansJan 24
L65-81vs Boise State BroncosJan 21
L60-63at Fresno State BulldogsJan 18
L57-74vs San Diego State AztecsJan 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20

Box score

Stat	Wyoming Cowboys	Grand Canyon Lopes
Field goals	24-60	22-54
Field goal %	40	41
Three-pointers	8-30	7-20
Three-point %	27	35
Free throws	14-19	14-19
Free throw %	74	74
Rebounds	38	36
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	13	9
Steals	8	4
Blocks	0	3
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	8
Fast-break points	3	10
Points in the paint	26	28
Fouls	21	19
Largest lead	10	5
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	72	13

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-30Leland Walker makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half35-32Jaden Henley makes layup
2nd Half38-32Simm-Marten Saadi makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nasir Meyer assists)
2nd Half38-34Nana Owusu-Anane makes layup
2nd Half38-36Makaih Williams makes layup
2nd Half38-37Makaih Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half41-37Uriyah Rojas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Simm-Marten Saadi assists)
2nd Half41-39Makaih Williams makes layup
2nd Half43-39Abou Magassa makes 1-foot dunk (Leland Walker assists)
2nd Half43-41Jaden Henley makes 19-foot jumper
2nd Half46-41Adam Harakow makes 24-foot three point jumper (Khaden Bennett assists)
2nd Half46-43Jaden Henley makes layup
2nd Half46-45Jaden Henley makes layup
2nd Half48-45Simm-Marten Saadi makes layup (Nasir Meyer assists)
2nd Half48-46Jaden Henley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-47Jaden Henley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-47Khaden Bennett makes layup
2nd Half50-50Makaih Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dusty Stromer assists)
2nd Half52-50Nasir Meyer makes layup
2nd Half53-50Nasir Meyer makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-53Makaih Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaden Henley assists)
2nd Half53-54Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-55Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-55Simm-Marten Saadi makes 24-foot three point jumper (Leland Walker assists)
2nd Half58-55Leland Walker makes layup
2nd Half59-55Leland Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-55Leland Walker makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half63-55Khaden Bennett makes layup (Uriyah Rojas assists)
2nd Half64-55Uriyah Rojas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-55Uriyah Rojas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-56Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-57Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-59Makaih Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half66-59Uriyah Rojas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-59Uriyah Rojas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-62Makaih Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaden Henley assists)
2nd Half68-62Nasir Meyer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-65Makaih Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half69-65Leland Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-65Leland Walker makes free throw 2 of 2