Wyoming Cowboys Defeat San José State Spartans 88-78
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
Wyoming Cowboys 88, San José State Spartans 78, 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 San José State Spartans?
Wyoming Cowboys beat San José State Spartans 88-78 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Wyoming Cowboys vs San José State Spartans?
Wyoming Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Wyoming Cowboys triumphed over the San José State Spartans with a final score of 88-78 at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. This victory marks an important moment for the Cowboys, who have showcased a strong away performance this season.
The Cowboys entered the game with an away record of 18-13, while the Spartans struggled with a home record of 8-23. In their last ten games, Wyoming had a mixed record of 5-5, but they were riding a two-game winning streak, averaging 71.7 points scored and allowing 74.1 points. In contrast, San José State had only managed to win 2 of their last 10 games, with an average of 73.2 points scored and a concerning average of 82.2 points allowed.
Historically, the Cowboys have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Spartans, holding a 3-1 record in their last four encounters. Notably, the last matchup on January 24, 2026, saw Wyoming narrowly defeat San José State 66-62. The Spartans had previously won against the Cowboys in their home matchup on March 12, 2025, with a score of 66-61.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have had varying levels of player availability throughout the season, which can impact performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Wyoming favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 148.5. The odds indicated a moneyline of +240.0 for San José State and -298.0 for Wyoming, reflecting the Cowboys' status as the favorites.
The game conditions were typical for March basketball, with both teams looking to secure a win as they approach the end of the season. The Spartans, despite their struggles, aimed to leverage their home court advantage, while the Cowboys sought to continue their momentum from recent wins.
As the game progressed, key moments included Leland Walker's driving layup that extended Wyoming's lead to 84-71 in the second half, followed by Jermaine Washington's layup that brought the score to 84-73. The Cowboys maintained their lead with consistent scoring, including a crucial dunk by Khaden Bennett. The Spartans attempted to close the gap with late-game efforts, but ultimately fell short.
This matchup not only highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams but also set the stage for Wyoming's continued pursuit of a strong finish to the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WYO -6.5 | 148.5 o -105 / u -115 | Wyoming Cowboys -298 · San José State Spartans +240 |
Leaders
- PointsColby Garland24San José State Spartans
- AssistsColby Garland5San José State Spartans
- ReboundsColby Garland4San José State Spartans
- PointsGavin Gores20Wyoming Cowboys
- AssistsLeland Walker7Wyoming Cowboys
- ReboundsNasir Meyer7Wyoming Cowboys
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 2-8Streak L273.2 scored · 82.2 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L68-82at Fresno State BulldogsMar 4
- L73-85vs Colorado State RamsFeb 28
- W86-80at Air Force FalconsFeb 25
- L69-84at Boise State BroncosFeb 21
- W87-71vs Nevada Wolf PackFeb 18
- L79-94vs Grand Canyon LopesFeb 14
- L75-82at UNLV RebelsFeb 11
- L57-65at Colorado State RamsFeb 8
- L80-90vs New Mexico LobosFeb 1
- L58-89vs Boise State BroncosJan 28
Wyoming Cowboys
Last 10: 5-5Streak W271.7 scored · 74.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- W83-73vs Nevada Wolf PackMar 4
- W66-62vs Air Force FalconsFeb 28
- L62-72at Boise State BroncosFeb 25
- W70-65at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 22
- 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
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 | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-56 | 30-56 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 9-19 | 2-9 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 22 |
| Free throws | 15-15 | 16-22 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 21 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 9 |
| Assists | 15 | 6 |
| Steals | 2 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 50 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 97 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half54-42Leland Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-42Leland Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-44Adrian Myers makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-44Adam Harakow makes 25-foot three point jumper (Leland Walker assists)
- 2nd Half58-47Melvin Bell Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half61-47Simm-Marten Saadi makes 25-foot three point jumper (Leland Walker assists)
- 2nd Half61-49Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half61-50Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-50Khaden Bennett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-52Colby Garland makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half65-52Leland Walker makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-52Gavin Gores makes layup
- 2nd Half68-52Gavin Gores makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-55Adrian Myers makes 26-foot three point jumper (Colby Garland assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Abou Magassa makes layup (Nasir Meyer assists)
- 2nd Half70-57Colby Garland makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-58Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-60Sadraque NgaNga makes layup
- 2nd Half72-60Khaden Bennett makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-61Adrian Myers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-62Adrian Myers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-62Leland Walker makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half74-64Sadraque NgaNga makes layup
- 2nd Half75-64Leland Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-64Leland Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-65Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-65Leland Walker makes 26-foot three point jumper (Damarion Dennis assists)
- 2nd Half79-66Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-67Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-67Damarion Dennis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nasir Meyer assists)
- 2nd Half82-69Adrian Myers makes layup
- 2nd Half82-71Colby Garland makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half84-71Leland Walker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half84-73Jermaine Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half84-74Jermaine Washington makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half86-74Simm-Marten Saadi makes layup (Leland Walker assists)
- 2nd Half88-74Khaden Bennett makes 3-foot dunk (Damarion Dennis assists)
- 2nd Half88-75Colby Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-76Colby Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-78Adrian Myers makes 6-foot jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours Wyoming Cowboys.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance2183
- OfficialsScott Brown, Juan Corral, Derek Anganes
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