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The Power of Perseverance in Sports and Life
When we think our lives are going in the direction we want, life has a way of testing us. Our footing may feel stable, but a new...

Jeff Bugher
Feb 24 min read
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Pokes’ Furious Late Rally Falls Short in 63-61 Loss to SDSU
Pokes led by as much as nine points in the second half Photo courtesy of UW Athletics SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2025) – The Wyoming...

Jeff Bugher
Feb 13 min read
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Redemption Achieved: Cowgirls Dominate Boise State in Statement Win
Redemption for Wyoming After Last Year's Conference Tournament Loss Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 1,...

Christian Lasher
Feb 13 min read
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Cowgirls Rebound from New Mexico Loss with Energized Win Over SDSU
Emily Mellema. Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics Fired up off their first loss in Mountain West Conference play Wednesday in...

Christian Lasher
Jan 112 min read
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An Exclusive Look at B.J. Inmon’s Journey from Snow College to the Cowboys
Bryan "B.J." Inmon: A Journey to the University of Wyoming B.J. Inmon. Courtesy photo. We recently got to interview sophmore transfer...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 114 min read
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MOUNTAIN WEST ADDS NORTHERN ILLINOIS AS A FOOTBALL-ONLY MEMBERÂ
Graphic courtesy of the MWC COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference today announced the addition of Northern Illinois...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 72 min read
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Cowboys Grind Out Road Win at Air Force, 70-65
Pokes erase nine-point first half deficit Photo by Troy Babbitt, UW Athletics COLORADO SPRINGS  (Jan. 4, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowboys shot...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 53 min read
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Barnes and the Cowgirls Triumph Over Fresno State
Photo courtesy of UW Athletics FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2025) – Tess Barnes scored a career-high 24 points, and the Wyoming Cowgirls hit...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 53 min read
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Wyoming Aims to Keep Momentum Rolling at Fresno State
Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 4, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowgirls hit the road for the first time in Mountain...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 43 min read
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Non-Conference Lessons in Focus as Wyoming Faces Air Force
Photo by Ian Cadena, PokesNews.com Staff COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 4, 2025) – The 8-6 Wyoming Cowboys Men’s Basketball team will...

Jeff Bugher
Jan 42 min read
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Pokes in the Pros: Week 17
LARAMIE, Wyoming (12/31/24) – It may resemble directions on a shampoo bottle, but that's the most appropriate way to describe what Josh...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 313 min read
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A Fresh Start: Wyoming Players in the Transfer Portal
Let's face it: the 105-roster mandate for 2025 will leave Wyoming with too many players when factoring in the planned 30 signees...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Avoiding the In-Laws? Tune into Bowl Season with Our Full Schedule
Logo courtesy of Bowl Season College football bowl season begins today! Although Wyoming didn't make a bowl game this year, we have you...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 14, 20245 min read
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UC Davis Joins Mountain West Conference, Beginning July 2026
Image courtesy of the MWC COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Conference today announced the addition of the University of...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Mountain West Unveils 2025 Conference Matchups for Wyoming Football
Cowboys play home MW contests against Colorado State, Nevada, San Jose State, and UNLV. LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 10, 2024) – The University...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Pokes in the Pros: Week 14
LARAMIE, Wyoming (12/10/24) – Buffalo didn't extend its seven-game win streak Sunday, falling in a shootout at the Los Angeles Rams,...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Boise State Makes History: First Mountain West Team to Secure a CFP Spot
By Jeff Bugher jeff@pokesnews.com Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton took a stab at Boise State during his appearance on ESPN's First...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 8, 20244 min read
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Wyoming Football Announces 2025 Early Signing Day Class
Cowboys Announce 21 Signees LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Cowboy Football program announced 21 commitments on Wednesday, the first day of...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 7, 20249 min read
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Remembering Dana Dimel: Stories of Leadership and Heart from Vic Koenning
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 4, 2024)-- Dana Dimel passed away early Tuesday in his sleep at his residence in Champaign, Illinois, according to a...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Breaking: Wyoming WR TK King Announces Transfer Portal Decision on Social Media
TK (Tyler) King, a 5'9" sophomore wide receiver for the Wyoming Cowboys, has announced on social media that he will enter the transfer...

Jeff Bugher
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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