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.
Following its first road loss of the season, the Utah State basketball team shot the lights out at the Spectrum in a 90-69 victory over Nevada Wednesday night.
The Nevada Wolf Pack (11-7, 3-4 Mountain West) and Utah State Aggies (16-2, 6-1) tangle Wednesday in Logan. The opening tip at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum will be at 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze
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 Wolf Pack (11-7, 3-4 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (16-2, 6-1 MWC) Logan, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada visits Utah State after Nick Davidson scored 23 points in Nevada's 75 ...
Nevada downs San Jose State Saturday, 75-64, for third straight win; Nevada plays at Utah State at 6 p.m. Wednesday
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 ...
That came after the Rebels had a breakout week by stacking a pair of upsets against Utah State (65-62), which was then ranked No. 22 in the country, and at San Diego State (76-68).