LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming Cowgirls held Long Beach State to just 39 points and 27% shooting from the field in their 33 point blowout win Friday night. Wyoming star Malene Pederson led the way with 15 points, while Casper native Logann Alvar followed with 14 and cleaned up with five rebounds.

Friday marks the first time in a Wyoming uniform that Alvar’s put up a 10-plus point night, according to UW Athletics. She did so on a very efficient 7-9 shooting night. Meanwhile, her five rebounds—two offensive—ties her career-best.

Casper native Logann Alvar versus Long Beach State Nov. 7, 2025 (Garrett Grochowski, Oil City News)

The Cowgirls set the tone early, scoring the first 12 points of the game. Poor shooting and numerous turnovers from Long Beach kept the ball in the Cowgirls’ hands nearly the entire first quarter. They wouldn’t get the ball in the hoop for a good chunk of the quarter, missing their first eight shots. Wyoming would win Q1 23-4.

Wyoming continued to pad its lead through each minute of play, while Long Beach State was only able to go on a single run midway through the second quarter. Early in the fourth, Wyoming was able to extend its lead to 39 points before Long Beach State fought to make the box score slightly more favorable in their impending loss.

Head coach Heather Ezell told UW Athletics post-game that it was very satisfying watching the team’s scouting work pay off on the defensive side of the ball.

“They executed it to almost perfection—I think that’s one key,” Ezell said.

In addition to great Cowgirl defense that kept Long Beach State shooting 27% from the field, 18% from three and out-rebounded 39-28, Wyoming had an efficient shooting night themselves. The Cowgirls were 54% from the field and 42% from beyond the arc.

Guard Peyton Muma versus Long Beach State Nov. 7, 2025 (Garrett Grochowski, Oil City News)

Guard Lana Belsic versus Long Beach State Nov. 7, 2025 (Garrett Grochowski, Oil City News)

“Then they were able to come out and execute on the offensive end, I think they were having fun out there,” Ezell said. “To be able to do something like that gets all of their confidence rolling. I think they were all playing pretty loose, which is a good thing. Those are the type of games you want from them and they can start feeling good about themselves.”

According to UW, Cowgirls star Malene Pederson is now on her 22nd straight game of scoring in double digits. Number 12 also led the team in rebounds, with eight defensive grabs.

Sophomore Lana Belsic, who played in a handful of games for the Cowgirls last season without scoring, also got her first double-digit performance in a Cowgirls uniform. She scored 10—also a career-best.

The Cowgirls will next look to their contest against UT Arlington in Texas Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. For more information on their schedule, see the UW Athletics website.

Henna Sandvik versus Long Beach State Nov. 7, 2025 (Garrett Grochowski, Oil City News)

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