Cowboys keep on shooting
To say A.J. Davis has struggled with his outside shot since joining the Cowboys as a true freshman last season would be ... well, somewhat of an understatement.
Going into Saturday's game with Adams State, Davis had hit three 3-pointers in 44 attempts. This season, he was 1 of 22.
On Saturday, Davis was a perfect 2 of 2, as he went on to score a career-high 26 points.
After the game, Davis grinned when asked about his outside shooting. Despite his previous numbers, he said he has to just keep plugging away.
"Confidence is just getting into the gym and shooting more," Davis said. "Coach has said to just shoot it and don't worry about it."
Evidently, shooting is contagious. The Cowboys hit 9 of 25 3-point attempts in the game, a season high. Going into the contest, Wyoming was hovering at about the 21-percent range from the land of three.
Senior Ryan Dermody hit 4 of 8 3-pointers en route to his season-high 19 points.
Dermody said that shooting is big on rhythm and confidence.
"As a team, it was big for us to knock down some outside shots so we know that we are capable of it no matter what the score is or who we are playing," Dermody said.
And again, shooting is contagious.
"When you see a teammate knock down a shot a shot it gives you confidence," Dermody added. "Everyone gets the momentum built up and guys feed off of that energy on offense and defense."
Now it will be interesting to see if the Cowboys can shoot the basketball from the outside in league play, as they open Wednesday against Colorado State.
Going into Saturday's game with Adams State, Davis had hit three 3-pointers in 44 attempts. This season, he was 1 of 22.
On Saturday, Davis was a perfect 2 of 2, as he went on to score a career-high 26 points.
After the game, Davis grinned when asked about his outside shooting. Despite his previous numbers, he said he has to just keep plugging away.
"Confidence is just getting into the gym and shooting more," Davis said. "Coach has said to just shoot it and don't worry about it."
Evidently, shooting is contagious. The Cowboys hit 9 of 25 3-point attempts in the game, a season high. Going into the contest, Wyoming was hovering at about the 21-percent range from the land of three.
Senior Ryan Dermody hit 4 of 8 3-pointers en route to his season-high 19 points.
Dermody said that shooting is big on rhythm and confidence.
"As a team, it was big for us to knock down some outside shots so we know that we are capable of it no matter what the score is or who we are playing," Dermody said.
And again, shooting is contagious.
"When you see a teammate knock down a shot a shot it gives you confidence," Dermody added. "Everyone gets the momentum built up and guys feed off of that energy on offense and defense."
Now it will be interesting to see if the Cowboys can shoot the basketball from the outside in league play, as they open Wednesday against Colorado State.
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