Nevada was at the maximum number of allotted scholarships (13) last month when Muss completed the 2017 recruiting class that featured four additional transfers. So, heads were scratched when CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein tweeted last Wednesday that St. John’s grad transfer Darien Williams intends to visit Reno on Friday. St. John's grad transfer Darien Williams tells me he … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/29 – 6/4)
Aces own two-game lead atop division as they hit road for longest trip of season Ketel Marte has four home runs in 231 at bats this year. Three of those have come in the last four games, the final of which lifted Reno to a 4-1 win over Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. The win finished up a 5-3 homestand and now the Aces hit the road for the longest … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Was this Nevada baseball season a success? Two minutes cost Reno 1868 FC six spots in standings
The e-brake was pulled on Nevada’s season on Friday afternoon as Fresno routed the Wolf Pack 15-5 in a Mountain West Tournament elimination game. So, was the season a success? In short, no. Nevada lost far more games than it won, finishing 19-36 and, ultimately, the success of any season will be determined by wins, losses and trophies. However, not all seasons are … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/22 – 5/28)
Amid third four-game winning streak of season, Aces own PCL's best record For the third time this season, Reno is riding a four-game winning streak. The final three quarters of the latest burst have all come by a single run and catapulted the Aces to first place all alone atop the Pacific Northern Division, one game ahead of Tacoma. Reno now owns the best record in the … [Read more...]
Colorado Springs does it again, late goal forces draw with Reno
Reno surrenders equalizer in 88th minute, sees three-match winning streak dissipate but remains one of four USL teams unbeaten in last five A 2-0 halftime lead and a one-goal advantage with two minutes in regulation wasn’t enough to give Reno 1868 FC its fourth straight victory on Saturday night at Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs pushed the equalizer through in the 88th … [Read more...]
Reno rolls over Tulsa to fourth-straight win
Defense blanks third straight opponent, offense nets 14th goal in three matches Summer weather has made its way to Northern Nevada, but a deluge continues to pound Greater Nevada Field. Reno 1868 FC (3-3-2) rolled Tulsa Roughnecks FC 4-0 on Wednesday night in front of 4,418 for its third straight USL win, its fourth overall. During the three-match streak, Reno has … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/15 – 5/21)
Bats remain hot as Reno owns second most wins in PCL Three weeks into May the Aces are tied for the most wins in the Pacific Coast League. Following another 5-2 week, Reno sits at 27 victories which matches Tacoma and is one shy of PCL-leading Memphis. The Rainiers still own a half-game lead over Aces, however, with one fewer loss. Reno’s offense continues to be the most … [Read more...]
Kelly hat trick pushes Reno to first home win
Dane Kelly landed his second consecutive hat trick against USL competition and Reno rolled to the first home win in franchise history, 6-0, over Seattle Sounders 2 on Saturday night. An announced crowd of 5,711 showed up at Greater Nevada Field and watched the goals pile up, following the franchise’s first win two weeks ago at Phoenix, 4-0. "It was very special and our … [Read more...]