Sure, the brand name of “Big 12 Conference” was a draw.
But the allure of a conference tournament is what really attracted Wyoming to the Big 12 when it joined the league last offseason.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Cowboys will compete in their first Big 12 Championships, hosted in Kansas City, Missouri.
It marks the program’s first appearance in a conference tournament since the 1998-99 season, when it wrestled in the Western Athletic Conference.
“We’re looking forward to it,” UW coach Mark Branch said. “Duals and tournaments and stuff are great, but they’re all preparation to compete here.