RIVERTON, WY – The Central Wyoming College Rustlers men's basketball team faced a challenging week of Region 9 play, showing great resilience in a high-scoring home battle and a competitive road matchup.

CWC Suffers Last-Minute Road Loss Against Western Wyoming

Earlier in the week on February 11, the Rustlers traveled to Rock Springs to face Western Wyoming Community College. In a defensive battle, the Mustangs executed late to secure a 71-68 victory over CWC.

Daniel Smith paced the Rustler offense with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Jordan Peel continued his consistent play with 19 points, while Isaac Patik contributed 13 points.

Notable Stats:

• Daniel Smith: 20 points, 8 rebounds

• Jordan Peel: 19 points

• Isaac Patik: 13 points

• Tyler Jette: 9 points, 4 rebounds

Despite the loss, the Rustlers showed efficiency from the floor, shooting 44.4% as a team.

Rustlers Shine Bright with Offensive Fireworks Against Eastern Wyoming

On February 14, the Rustlers hosted Eastern Wyoming College at Rustler Gym in a contest that saw both teams find their rhythm offensively. A strong second-half performance allowed CWC to overcome a first-half deficit, emerging victorious with a final score of 91-77.

Jordan Peel led the way for the Rustlers with a team-high 21 points. He was supported by a balanced scoring attack that included Tyler Jette's 17 points and a double-double performance from Daniel Smith, who tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Key Performers:

• Jordan Peel: 21 points, 6 assists

• Tyler Jette: 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

• Luke Danielson: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

• Daniel Smith: 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists

The Rustlers demonstrated sharp shooting from the three-point line, connecting on 52.2% of their 23 total attempts.

Central Wyoming will look to build on these performances as they prepare for their lone conference matchup this week against Northwest College on February 18.