Defense, Rebounding, and a halftime pep talk were the keys to victory for the Cowboys. That cold breeze you felt during the game was Indian Hill’s shooting. Wyoming held IH to 23% shooting for the game, compared to 42% for the Cowboys. The hot hand for the Cowboys was Marta Stewart who had a double-double with 11 boards and a career high 12 points…to go along with 3 blocks. Ashli O’neal continued her hot streak by dropping in 20 points, including two 3-pointers…to go along with 9 more steals. Early foul trouble proved to be no problem for Emily Wadds as she contributed 10 points to the victory…and a few grey hairs for coach Lackey as he juggled the first half matchups.
An ugly first half filled with turnovers ended with the Cowboys clinging to a 17-15 lead. Coach Lackey must have found the magic mojo for the team during his halftime pep talk. Wyoming scored the first 11 points of the third quarter to take a commanding 28-15 lead. A couple of late fourth quarter 3 balls for IH kept them in the game, but it wouldn’t be enough. Haley Stewart and Ashli O’neal sunk free throws down the stretch to seal the 47-39 Wyoming victory. The win moves the Cowboys to 15-1 (10-1 in CHL) and #2 in the Enquirer Coaches Poll.
Wyoming plays Mariemont (13-5, 8-2 in CHL, #7 Enquirer Coaches poll) at home on Wednesday at 7:30 in a game that could decide the CHL Championship. Wyoming has invited all youth basketball players to attend the game. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a Wyoming Spirit Towel. Let’s fill the gym.
Make sure you come out tonight, Wednesday, January 29th, to see Mariemont get kicked in the pants.
Thanks to Jody Hampton for the report, and
Thanks to Parker Hampton and Rod Apfelbeck for the great photos.
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