Nevada Clashes with UNLV in Battle for Silver State Supremacy

As the Nevada Wolf Pack prepare to take on their interstate rivals, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, fans can anticipate a game charged with intensity and rivalry. The Wolf Pack's recent performance has been a testament to their resilience and capability on the court.

In their last three games, Nevada has shown a strong offensive presence. Their victory over TCU showcased an impressive 83 points with a field goal percentage of 53 and free throw accuracy standing at 79 percent. They dominated from beyond the arc as well, sinking 47 percent of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they managed to secure eight steals and limited turnovers to six.

Against Temple Owls, Nevada continued its offensive prowess by putting up 80 points. Their two-point field goal percentage was notable at 58 percent while maintaining an excellent free throw percentage of 85 percent. The team also demonstrated its defensive strength with six blocks and seven steals.

The matchup against Hawai'i's Rainbow Warriors saw Nevada scoring less but still securing a win with 72 points. Despite shooting only 42 percent from the field overall, they excelled at free throws once again with an accuracy rate of 83 percent.

The Wolf Pack's ability to maintain high percentages in shooting efficiency is crucial as they face UNLV on their home turf. Fans should look for Nevada to exploit its strengths in shooting accuracy and ball security while aiming to capitalize on fast break opportunities which have been less frequent in past games.

As both teams gear up for this showdown on February 18th at Thomas & Mack Center – broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network channel 221 – supporters can expect nothing short of a thrilling contest filled with strategic plays and high emotions as these two teams vie for state bragging rights.