For the 10th time in program history, the University of Nevada men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament. Nevada (22-10, 12-6) received the No. 11 seed in the West Region, as announced Sunday afternoon on the NCAA Selection Show. The Pack is slated to take on Arizona State on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:10 (PST) in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. The game will be … [Read more...]
Pack gets back on Track with Wins over Rebels, Lobos
Nevada 96, New Mexico 74 RENO — Nisre Zouzoua had a season-high 20 points as Nevada stretched its home win streak to seven games, routing New Mexico 96-74 on Saturday. Zouzoua shot 6 for 7 on 3-pointers. Jalen Harris had 19 points and seven assists for Nevada (13-8, 6-3 Mountain West Conference). Zane Meeks added 13 points and seven rebounds. Jazz Johnson had 12 … [Read more...]
Wolf Pack briefs
Bright runs for 2 TDs as Utah State beats Nevada 36-10 LOGAN, Utah — Gerold Bright had 126 yards rushing and two scores on 15 carries, Savon Scarver had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and Utah State beat Nevada 36-10 in the snow on Saturday night. The Wolf Pack, on the game’s opening possession, had first-and-goal from the 8 but a holding penalty and a false … [Read more...]
Pack Women Pick up First Victory
Four in double figures and much improved free throw shooting helped lead the Nevada women’s basketball team to its first win of the season, a 76-67 road victory at Long Beach State. The Wolf Pack (1-2) got standout performances from a couple of its veterans in junior Camariah King and senior Jade Redmon. King poured in a career and game-high 20 points, knocking down four … [Read more...]
Nevada Marching on After Historic Comeback Win Over Cincinnatir
The Sweet 16 for only the second time ever. Two more wins and Nevada earns a ticket to the Final Four. No wonder coach Eric Musselman is so giddy about a Wolf Pack run for the ages. “It’s the happiest I’ve ever been in my life,’’ Musselman said after Nevada made history by coming back from 22 points down in the final 11 minutes to stun Cincinnati and earn a berth in the … [Read more...]
Stewart, defense shine in 31-17 win over UC Davis
RENO—Question marks come with every team’s season opener. This year was no exception for Nevada entering the first contest of the year Thursday night at Mackay Stadium against UC Davis, an FCS foe. The question gathering most attention was at quarterback. Junior Tyler Stewart earned the starting job in fall camp and was asked, at least on Thursday night, to fill the void … [Read more...]
What you need to know about the Pack’s opener
Nevada opens the season Thursday night at home in a not-so-highly anticipated matchup with UC Davis. It would be ridiculous to deem the season opener a must-win, but with a brutal following non-conference schedule (vs. Arizona, at Texas A&M and at Buffalo) and conference games at Utah State and at San Diego State, a loss would be a serious blow to the Wolf Pack’s bowl … [Read more...]