BOSLER, Wyo. (Interstat) — The Wyoming women’s basketball team held off Fresno State for a 47-42 Mountain West Conference victory Wednesday night at Arena-Auditorium.

Wyoming built a 14-11 lead after one quarter but managed just one point in the second, allowing Fresno State to tie it at 20 by halftime. The Cowboys used a 15-point third quarter to regain a lead they would not relinquish, despite a late push.

Malene Pedersen led all scorers with 17 points for Wyoming. Fresno State’s Djessira Diawara scored eight points off the bench. Both teams struggled offensively, with Fresno State shooting 22.2% from the floor and Wyoming at 33.3%. Wyoming improved to 8-12 overall, while Fresno State fell to 9-12. Attendance was 1,825.