LARAMIE — Amath M’Baye scored a career-high 21 points and stymied a potential TCU comeback with a flying blocked shot down the stretch to lead Wyoming to a 77-67 victory Saturday, giving Fred Langley his first Division I head coaching win and snapping the Cowboys’ eight-game losing streak.
“I was really excited for the guys, but I was really excited for the fans too,” said Langley, who improved to 1-1 after taking over for Heath Schroyer, who was fired Monday.
Desmar Jackson had his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Wyoming.
“We’re just trying to keep the right mind-set,” Jackson said. “It’s tough for us right now. Coach Schroyer was a good coach for us, and we all loved him. It’s a big change, but we have to be men about the situation.”
No. 6 San Diego State 63, UNLV 57
LAS VEGAS — San Diego State trailed for only the second time in the game when Tre’Von Willis drove in for a layup with 3:07 left to give the Rebels a 55-54 lead. But the Aztecs made 9-of-10 free throws in the final 2:12 to seal their fifth consecutive win.
No. 7 BYU 72, Utah 59
PROVO, Utah — Jimmer Fredette scored 17 points in the final nine minutes and 12 in a row to help the Cougars take control after the game was tied at 48.
