Meyer caps game as Cowboys lose to North Carolina

North Carolina senior guard Jaden Bennett recorded 14 points from the field, including 14 attempts, to lead the Wildcats to a 38-29 victory over the University of Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Wyoming trailed 14-12 at the half before North Carolina outscored the visitors 24-17 in the second half. The home team secured 18 rebounds and 16 blocks, while the Cowboys managed only seven rebounds and three blocks. The Wildcats shot 40 percent from the field compared to the Cowboys' 30 percent.

North Carolina center Chris Davis posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring the interior presence. The Wildcats also recorded eight assists and limited the Cowboys to four turnovers. Wyoming's leading scorer was Naz Meyer, who finished with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field.

Head coach Chris Beard noted the team's ability to compete despite the loss. "It's a disappointing night," Beard said. "We got to keep doubling down on this because we've got to be a gritty team. That's the gritty nature of this game if we can maximize those possessions and go get a point per possession off an offensive rebound."

The Cowboys will return to Cheyenne for a Friday night game against Nevada at 7 p.m. on the road.