Nevada Wolf Pack Edges Out San Diego State Aztecs in Nail-Biting Finish at Lawlor Events Center
The Nevada Wolf Pack and the San Diego State Aztecs delivered an intense battle at the Lawlor Events Center, with the home team narrowly clinching victory with a 72-71 scoreline. The Wolf Pack's season record now stands at an impressive 0-0, while the Aztecs also maintain a 0-0 record after this closely contested game.
From tip-off, the Nevada Wolf Pack set a strong pace, ending the first quarter ahead with a significant lead. Their offensive efforts were led by sharpshooting from beyond the arc, hitting an impressive 50 percent of their three-point attempts. The team's commitment to sharing the ball was evident as they racked up 15 assists over their opponents' 12.
Defensively, Nevada made their presence felt by accumulating eight steals and three blocks throughout the game. This defensive hustle translated into points off turnovers, where they outscored San Diego State with 14 points to their opponent's 11. Moreover, relentless effort on both ends of the court saw them dominate total rebounds with 38 compared to San Diego State's 30.
The Wolf Pack showed tenacity in second-chance opportunities as well; they managed to secure twelve second-chance points thanks to grabbing fifteen offensive rebounds. In contrast, San Diego State failed to capitalize on any such opportunities.
San Diego State did not go down without a fight though; they demonstrated efficient shooting inside by converting two-point attempts at a rate of fifty-five percent and maintained overall field goal accuracy of fifty-two percent. They also kept pressure on Nevada by forcing eighteen personal fouls and earning themselves twenty-three free throw attempts but fell just short despite making seventeen of those shots.
As for individual performances that stood out for Nevada: one player turned heads by sinking seven three-pointers contributing significantly to her team’s scoring tally. On defense, another player was instrumental in disrupting San Diego State’s offense with multiple steals that shifted momentum in favor of Nevada during critical stretches.
Looking ahead for fans of the Nevada Wolf Pack: anticipation builds as they prepare to host Boise State Broncos at Lawlor Events Center on February 17th at 1:00 PM local time (PST). Supporters can catch all upcoming action live from Reno or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that day.