Reno 1868 FC moved into second place in the USL’s Western Conference tonight with a 2-0 win over rival Sacramento Republic FC. Reno (8-4-5) now sports 29 points, trailing Phoenix Rising FC for first in the conference. Reno moves to 5-1-3 at home, with two of the last three home wins coming by way of a shutout. “It was a good win,” said head coach Ian Russell. “I thought we … [Read more...]
Cron, Tomas to take part in home run derby
Reno Aces infielder Kevin Cron and outfielder Yasmany Tomas have committed to participate in the Triple-A Home Run Derby on July 8 at Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. The derby kicks off three days of festivities during Minor League Baseball’s premier event - the 2019 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game - hosted by the El Paso Chihuahuas. Cron is the Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Cody Martin drafted by Hornets; Caroline signs deal with Lakers
University of Nevada senior guard Cody Martin was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 36th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday. Martin returns to his home state as he is from Mocksville, N.C. Martin is the first Wolf Pack player selected in the NBA Draft since Luke Babbitt and Armon Johnson were taken in the 2010 NBA Draft. Babbitt was the 16th pick of the first round … [Read more...]
Aces stumble at end of homestand to finish week 3-4
The Reno Aces dropped back-to-back games Sunday and Monday, but still managed a series win over Albuquerque, three games to two. Kevin Cron homered twice in his return to Reno Monday afternoon after a month-long stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it wasn’t enough as the Aces fell 10-4. The club picked up a win over the Isotopes in the series-opening game on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC falls to Phoenix
Reno 1868 FC dropped their first home match of the year tonight, falling 3-0 to Phoenix Rising FC. Phoenix moves to 8-2-5 on the season, leading the USL’s western conference. Reno falls to 6-4-5, good for fifth in the west. Phoenix jumped out to the early lead with a seventh minute goal by Adam Jahn, assisted by Solomon Asante. Reno went into halftime trailing 1-0 despite … [Read more...]
MWC schedule announced; Pack to open conference play on the road at Air Force
The Mountain West announced its 2019-20 conference men’s basketball schedule last week. Nevada has won the last three MW regular season titles and will seek a fourth under first-year head coach Steve Alford. Some game dates could shift to accommodate national television broadcasts. Game times will be announced at a later date along with the nonconference portion of the … [Read more...]
Reno pulls away in second half to top LA Galaxy II
Reno 1868 FC topped LA Galaxy II Saturday, winning 4-2 to move to 4-0-3 at home this season and 6-3-5 overall. The four goals tied the team’s season high for the third time this season. The team bounced back from a third minute goal by LA to tie the match at halftime before scoring two unanswered in the second half. “It’s a good win, it was a tough game,” said head coach Ian … [Read more...]
Aces sweep Nashville at home, split pair with Memphis
The Reno Aces attempted to mount a late-inning comeback Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field but ultimately fell short. Memphis took advantage of a five-run seventh inning to secure a 7-4 victory and win game three of the four-game series. The Aces scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth and one in the ninth but couldn’t come up with the game-winning hit. Braden … [Read more...]