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Wyoming athletics looks to tighten belt amid poor economy

Wyoming receiver Jacob Hollister runs for a touchdown against the UNLV during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Laramie, Wyo.

It looked to be a win for University of Wyoming sports when Gov. Matt Mead approved a state budget that included a two-year, $8 million athletic competitiveness match.

LARAMIE, Wyo. — It looked to be a win for University of Wyoming sports when Gov. Matt Mead approved a state budget that included a two-year, $8 million athletic competitiveness match.

And, to be certain, it was. Athletic director Tom Burman said he was "thrilled" by the decision.