Spartans journey west for a Sunday matinee in opposition to Wyoming

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State University males’s basketball staff continues its early-season slate with a fast journey west to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a Sunday matchup in opposition to the University of Wyoming Cowboys on Nov. 23.

About the Cowboys

Wyoming enters Sunday’s contest with a 4-1 document, most just lately falling to Sam Houston State on Wednesday, Nov. 19, by a rating of 78-70. Prior to the loss, the Cowboys opened the season on a four-game profitable streak, defeating Northern State (99-75), Cal State Fullerton (92-82), Austin Peay (79-65), and Portland (93-56).

Leland Walker paced the Cowboys with 24 factors on 10-of-18 capturing in opposition to Sam Houston State, whereas Nasir Meyer added 11 factors and Abou Magassa chipped in 10.

As a staff, Wyoming is capturing 45.2% from the sphere, 21.7% from past the arc, and 40.9% from the free throw line. Four Cowboys are averaging double figures this season: Meyer (11.8), Walker (11.4), Damarion Dennis (10.4), and Uriyah Rojas (10.0). Magassa leads the staff on the boards with 30 rebounds (6.0 rpg).

Wyoming is underneath the course of second-year head coach Sundance Wicks, who holds a 16-21 document on the helm. The Cowboys at the moment sit fourth within the Mountain West standings after being picked ninth within the preseason ballot.

About the Spartans
Norfolk State (3-3) heads into the weekend following an exciting 62-60 Battle of the Bay victory over rival Hampton.

Elijah Jamison led the Spartans with 18 factors on 6-of-14 capturing, whereas Anthony McComb III added 13 factors (5-of-13). NSU completed the night time capturing 44.2% from the ground, 38.5% from three, and 50% on the free throw line.

McComb (14.8 ppg), Jamison (13.2 ppg), and Devon Ellis (11.7 ppg) all common double figures via six video games. On the glass, McComb and Keyontae Lewis share the staff lead with 29 complete rebounds (4.8 rpg). McComb additionally leads the Spartans in steals (11), whereas Jamison leads in assists (21).

About the Series
Sunday marks the third assembly between the packages. Wyoming holds a 2-0 benefit within the sequence, profitable 72-65 in additional time throughout the 1997-98 season and 84-42 within the 2003-04 matchup.

Up Next
The Spartans return dwelling for a Tuesday night time matchup in opposition to Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) on Nov. 25. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Echols Memorial Hall.