As the Mountain West Conference women’s basketball season heats up, all eyes turn to Laramie, Wyoming, where the Boise State Broncos are set to face the Wyoming Cowgirls on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET) at the Arena-Auditorium, with coverage available on the Mountain West Network and 670 KBOI AM. Both teams enter this matchup with something to prove—Boise State looking to rebound after a tough loss, and Wyoming eager to build on its recent momentum.
The Broncos, currently sporting an impressive 19-6 overall record and sitting near the top of the conference, are aiming for their 11th Mountain West win of the season. Their last outing, however, saw a nine-game conference win streak snapped by Fresno State in a 75-69 defeat. Natalie Pasco led Boise State with 19 points, but it wasn’t enough to keep the streak alive. Still, the Broncos’ season has been defined by consistency and firepower, with the same starting five—Dani Bayes, Mya Hansen, Libby Hutton, Natalie Pasco, and Tatum Thompson—taking the court in every game. That kind of stability is rare in college basketball and has been a cornerstone of their success.
Head coach Gordy Presnell, who ranks 22nd all-time in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 788 career victories, has guided the Broncos to their fastest 10 Mountain West wins since 2018-19. If they notch another victory, it will mark the ninth 20+ win season under Presnell and the seventh since joining the Mountain West. Even more, it would be the program’s first time reaching 11 conference wins since the 2022-23 campaign—a testament to both the team’s depth and discipline.
Boise State’s offensive attack has been relentless. The Broncos average a conference-best 71.6 points per game, outscoring opponents by 6.5 points on average. Their shooting from beyond the arc has been nothing short of spectacular, leading the Mountain West and ranking second nationally at 39.2%. Only UConn, a perennial powerhouse, has been better from three-point range this season. Natalie Pasco is the conference’s leading sharpshooter, draining 65 triples at a remarkable 46.1% clip—good for eighth in the country. Her 2.6 threes per game set the pace for the league, and she’s flanked by Dani Bayes, who recently moved into the top five all-time in program history for career three-pointers made, now with 199, trailing only Pasco’s 260.
“We’ve really focused on sharing the ball and finding our shooters in rhythm,” said Presnell in a recent interview. That team-first mentality is evident in the Broncos’ league-leading 16.1 assists per game, spearheaded by Mya Hansen, whose 110 assists and 4.4 per game both top the Mountain West charts. The Broncos’ ability to spread the scoring load is another key to their success. All five starters have eclipsed 190 points this season, and three—Thompson (354), Bayes (342), and Pasco (326)—have crossed the 300-point threshold. That’s a feat no other team in the conference can claim.
Defensively, Boise State has been stout, particularly in the third quarter, where they have outscored opponents 501-390. The Broncos are 14-0 when they win the rebounding battle, and their depth has been on full display. In their previous meeting with Wyoming on January 14, Boise State cruised to a 77-40 victory in Boise. Tatum Thompson recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, and the bench contributed a season-high 37 points, led by Kenna Garza’s 13. Twelve different Broncos scored in that game, underscoring the team’s versatility and depth.
But the Cowgirls have shown signs of resurgence. Wyoming currently sits eighth in the Mountain West standings with a 9-15 overall record and a 6-9 mark in conference play. Their most recent game was a statement win—an 82-72 triumph at UNLV, powered by a barrage of 16 three-pointers. Malene Pedersen was the star of the show, pouring in 26 points to go with five rebounds and four assists. Pedersen leads the Mountain West in field goals (149), free throw percentage (89.9%), and total points (408), making her a player the Broncos will need to contain.
Wyoming’s offense, while averaging just 55.6 points per game on the season, has been more potent at home, putting up 61.7 points per contest in the Arena-Auditorium. The Cowgirls have connected on 6.6 three-pointers per game at a 30% rate, and their recent uptick in scoring—averaging 57.8 over the last ten games—indicates a team finding its rhythm. Defensively, Wyoming allows 61.4 points per game, and they lead the Mountain West in fewest fouls per game (12.2), ranking fourth nationally in that category. That discipline could be a factor if the game gets tight down the stretch.
Key contributors for Wyoming include Henna Sandvik (9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game), Jane Rumpf (6.8 points, 4.1 rebounds), and Payton Muma, who chips in 3.9 points and 2.6 assists per contest. The Cowgirls’ ability to spread the floor and knock down threes was a difference-maker in their win over UNLV, and they’ll look to replicate that formula against a Boise State defense that holds opponents to just 28.6% shooting from deep.
For Boise State, the focus will be on getting back to their winning ways on the road. The Broncos are aiming for their fifth road victory of the season, something they haven’t done since 2023-24. Their last conference loss ended a nine-game win streak—the longest single-season run since 2007-08 and the first such streak since joining the Mountain West in 2011-12. The team’s resilience, however, has been a defining trait all year.
Individually, Tatum Thompson continues to be a force, averaging 14.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. She was named the 2025-26 Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year, and her leadership on both ends of the floor has been invaluable. Bayes (13.7 points, 4.4 rebounds) and Pasco (13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds) round out a dynamic trio, supported by Hutton and Hansen, who contribute across the stat sheet.
As the Broncos prepare for this crucial conference showdown, fans can follow the action live on television, radio, and streaming platforms. And for those looking to catch the excitement in person, tickets remain available. With both teams hungry for a win and plenty of storylines in play—career milestones, postseason positioning, and individual accolades—this matchup promises to deliver drama and high-level basketball. Will Boise State’s offensive firepower and depth carry them to a road victory, or can Wyoming ride its hot shooting and home-court energy to another upset? The answer will unfold in Laramie as the Mountain West race intensifies.