Nevada Dominates San Jose State in Decisive Victory
Reno, NV – The University of Nevada Wolf Pack delivered a commanding performance against the San Jose State Spartans, securing an 87-54 victory at Lawlor Events Center. Nevada displayed strength on both offense and defense, leaving little room for their opponents to gain momentum.
The Wolf Pack’s offense was firing on all cylinders, particularly from beyond the arc. The team’s defense was equally impressive, keeping San Jose State in check throughout the game.
Game Breakdown
First Half:
San Jose State: 26
Nevada: 39
Second Half:
San Jose State: 28
Nevada: 48
Final Score:
San Jose State: 54
Nevada: 87
Offensive Highlights
Corey Camper Jr. ignited Nevada’s offense early, sinking a three-pointer to give the Wolf Pack an initial lead. Camper continued his hot streak, making his first three attempts from beyond the arc and racking up nine quick points.
Nevada’s three-point shooting was a key factor in their offensive success. The Wolf Pack, who typically average around 38 percent from three-point range, shot an impressive 57 percent from beyond the arc in the first half. Camper led the charge with three successful three-pointers, finishing the first half with 13 points.
Coach Steve Alford praised his team’s shot selection, stating, “Any time you can make 12 threes, and they weren’t bad threes… I thought we made some good threes tonight.”
Nevada’s aggressive offense fueled a 14-3 run, extending their lead to 39-25. San Jose State struggled to score in the final minutes of the first half.
The second half saw more of the same, with Nevada continuing to apply offensive pressure. Tayshawn Comer joined the three-point party, sinking his first of the night.
Another 8-0 run further solidified Nevada’s lead, pushing it to as much as 26 points with 10 minutes remaining.
Camper led all scorers with 19 points, while Comer, Payton White, and Kaleb Lowery each added 12 points for the Wolf Pack.
Nevada’s overall shooting percentage was 51 percent from the field and 57 percent from three-point range.
Christopher Baudreau, a walk-on player, provided a memorable moment late in the game with a dunk, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Defensive Prowess
San Jose State managed a couple of early baskets in the paint, but struggled to keep pace with Nevada’s offense. The Spartans shot just 36 percent from the field and 25 percent from three-point range in the first half. Nevada’s defense forced five turnovers and nine personal fouls against San Jose State.
Jermaine Washington scored consecutive baskets for San Jose State early in the second half, but those would be the only points to start.
San Jose State went through a scoring drought and struggled from beyond the arc, missing their first six three-point attempts. Their three-point shooting percentage remained low at 17 percent overall. The Spartans’ field goal percentage in the second half was just 30 percent, and 33 percent overall for the game.
Nevada’s defense forced a total of 19 fouls and seven turnovers against San Jose State. The Wolf Pack also won the rebounding battle, 40-31.
Looking Ahead
Nevada will travel to Albuquerque to face the New Mexico Lobos. This upcoming game is an important one for Nevada, as both teams are closely positioned in the conference standings. The game is scheduled for Saturday.
