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Picture It: Northern Colorado at Wyoming

Writer: Jeff Bugher
Jeff Bugher
11 hours ago
3 min read
All photos by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com
All photos by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com

GILLETTE, Wyo. (Oct. 11, 2026) – Wyoming opened its exhibition schedule Sunday with a convincing 94-68 victory over Northern Colorado before a sold-out crowd at the Pronghorn Center in head coach Sundance Wicks’ hometown. Nasir Meyer, Khaden Bennett and Gavin Gores combined for more than 40 points as the Cowboys used hot shooting to pull away from the Bears. Wyoming returns to action next Saturday against TCU at Midland College.


Final Score: Wyoming 94, Northern Colorado 68.

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Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks draws up a play during a timeout as Cowboys players gather around him during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks draws up a play during a timeout as Cowboys players gather around him during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) attempts a jump shot against Northern Colorado during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) attempts a jump shot against Northern Colorado during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Uriyah Rojas (#0) stands near the Cowboys' bench during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Uriyah Rojas (#0) stands near the Cowboys' bench during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) drives toward the basket while being defended by Northern Colorado players during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) drives toward the basket while being defended by Northern Colorado players during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) defends Northern Colorado's Reynolds (#6) during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) defends Northern Colorado's Reynolds (#6) during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) drives toward the basket between two Northern Colorado defenders during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) drives toward the basket between two Northern Colorado defenders during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks talks with his team during a timeout against Northern Colorado in an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks talks with his team during a timeout against Northern Colorado in an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) attempts a shot over a Northern Colorado defender during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Nasir "Naz" Meyer (#2) attempts a shot over a Northern Colorado defender during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) prepares to shoot a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) prepares to shoot a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks talks with his team during a timeout against Northern Colorado in an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming head men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks talks with his team during a timeout against Northern Colorado in an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming forward Renars Sondors (#10) attempts a jump shot over a Northern Colorado defender during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming forward Renars Sondors (#10) attempts a jump shot over a Northern Colorado defender during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) exchanges low fives with teammates near the Cowboys' bench during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) exchanges low fives with teammates near the Cowboys' bench during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming forward Gavin Gores (#11) attempts a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming forward Gavin Gores (#11) attempts a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming center Linus Ruf (#19) prepares to shoot a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming center Linus Ruf (#19) prepares to shoot a free throw during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) defends Northern Colorado's (#11) as he drives toward the basket during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) defends Northern Colorado's (#11) as he drives toward the basket during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) goes up for a dunk during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Khaden Bennett (#3) goes up for a dunk during an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) drives past Northern Colorado defender (#23) during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming guard Madden Smiley (#5) drives past Northern Colorado defender (#23) during an exhibition game in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming men's basketball players walk off the court following an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.
Wyoming men's basketball players walk off the court following an exhibition game against Northern Colorado in Gillette, Wyoming. Photo by Jeff Bugher, PokesNews.com.

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