The Nevada men’s basketball team will put their three-game win streak to the test as they go on the road to play Utah State.
Utah State defeated Nevada 90-69, showcasing strong defense and Ian Martinez's shooting. Martinez scored 23 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, while Utah State forced 18 turnovers. Coach Calhoun praised the team's aggressive play, highlighting contributions from Gateretse and others.
Nevada is No. 68 in the current NCAA NET Rankings while Utah State is No. 41. A win would give the Wolf Pack a much-needed Quad 1 victory.
Ian Martinez scored 23 points to help Utah State defeat Nevada 90-69 on Wednesday night. Martinez went 8 of 12 from the field (7 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (17-2, 7-1 Mountain West Conference).
BOTTOM LINE: Nevada takes on Utah State after Nick Davidson scored 23 points in Nevada's 75-64 win against the San Jose State Spartans. The Aggies have gone 9-1 in home games. Utah State is fourth in the MWC at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 67.9 points while holding opponents to 43.1% shooting.
Martinez went 8 of 12 from the field (7 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (17-2, 7-1 Mountain West Conference). Aubin Gateretse added 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Dexter Akanno scored 15 on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range.
Nevada downs San Jose State Saturday, 75-64, for third straight win; Nevada plays at Utah State at 6 p.m. Wednesday
BOTTOM LINE: Nevada visits Utah State after Nick Davidson scored 23 points in Nevada’s 75-64 victory over the San Jose State Spartans. The Aggies have gone 9-1 in home games. Utah State averages 82.1 points and has outscored opponents by 14.2 points per game.
Nevada Wolf Pack (11-7, 3-4 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (16-2, 6-1 MWC) Logan, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -6; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada takes on Utah ...
Nevada Wolf Pack (11-7, 3-4 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (16-2, 6-1 MWC) Logan, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -6; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Nevada takes on Utah ...
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels lost 76-71 to Utah State at the Spectrum in Logan, Utah, marking their eighth consecutive defeat to the Aggies and ninth in the last 10 games.
The Rebels (11-10, 5-5) were led in scoring by Dedan Thomas Jr., who finished with 22 points and six assists. UNLV also got 16 points, six rebounds and two steals from Jaden Henley. Jalen Hill also had 16 points and three steals.