John Byrne photos/Tribune Spanish Springs pitcher Tyra Clary delivers a pitch during a doubleheader sweep of Reed Saturday. The wins were the eighth and ninth straight for the Cougs as they secured the regular season conference title and top seed in the playoffs this week. One year after the Spanish Springs softball team captured its first state title, the girls are in a … [Read more...]
Dream season comes to early end for Wolf Pack
Associated Press John Byrne photos/Tribune Cody Martin scored a team-high 23 points during Nevada’s 70-61 loss to Florida on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament. DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida was cruising toward a surprisingly easy victory over Nevada in its opening NCAA Tournament game. Then Nevada furiously tried to stave off the upset with a frantic second-half push that … [Read more...]
Pack seniors lead team to MWC title
Associated Press John Byrne photos/Tribune Nevada seniors Jordan Caroline and Caleb and Cody Martin embrace coach Eric Mussleman near the end of their final home game Saturday night. RENO — Nevada honored its seniors in the Wolf Pack’s final regular-season game — and the upperclassmen delivered an impressive victory. Caleb Martin scored 25 points and twin brother Cody … [Read more...]
Pack falls six spots in rankings after split
Sparks Tribune and Associated Press John Byrne/Tribune Caleb Martin attempts a shot for Nevada while Fresno State’s Nate Grimes closes in Saturday evening at Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack went on to win, 74-68. Nevada fell six spots in Monday’s AP Top 25 poll to No. 12 after splitting a pair of games last week. The Wolf Pack (25-2, 12-2) dropped its second game … [Read more...]
Nevada moves to No. 6 after 10th straight win
Sparks Tribune and Associated Press Feb 16, 2019; Laramie, WY, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Trey Porter (15) against the Wyoming Cowboys at Arena-Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-UW Media-Athletics The Nevada men’s basketball team came in at No. 6 in Monday’s Ap Top 25 poll, making that the 16th consecutive week in the Top 10 this season and the 21st straight … [Read more...]
Wolf Pack gets sweet revenge on Lobos
Sparks Tribune and Associated Press John Byrne/Tribune A fired up Cody and Caleb Martin react during Nevada’s 91-62 rout of New Mexico Saturday afternoon at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. The Wolf Pack avenged its 26-point loss to the Lobos on Jan. 5. Despite winning another pair of Mountain West Conference games in convincing fashion, the Nevada men’s basketball team fell … [Read more...]
Nevada routs UNLV, Boise State
Sparks Tribune and Associated Press John Byrne/Tribune Nevada forward Tre’Shawn Thurman finishes off a slam dunk against Boise State Saturday during the Wolf Pack’s 93-73 win. After another pair of more than convincing conference wins last week, it’s safe to say the Nevada basketball team is in the midst of playing its best basketball of the season. The Wolf Pack … [Read more...]
Musselman gets 100th win as Nevada pounds Colorado State
Sparks Tribune and Associated Press John Byrne photos/Tribune Nevada coach Eric Musselman celebrates his 100th win at Nevada last Wednesday after a 100-60 victory over Colorado State. After a highlight-reel worthy 40-point victory performance over Colorado State last Wednesday, the Nevada men’s basketball team enjoyed a rare weekend off before its rivalry game with UNLV … [Read more...]