Nevada Rallies Past New Mexico in Defensive Struggle

RENO, Nev. (Interstat) — Nevada used a dominant second half to defeat New Mexico 67-60 in a Mountain West men’s basketball game Tuesday at Lawlor Events Center.

The teams were tied 23-23 at halftime before the Wolf Pack outscored the Lobos 44-37 after intermission. Elijah Price led Nevada with 21 points, supported by 20 points each from Corey Camper and Vaughn Weems. Jake Hall paced New Mexico with 17 points.

Nevada improved to 19-9 overall, while New Mexico fell to 21-7. The Wolf Pack shot 39.7% from the field and made 16 of 22 free throws. The Lobos struggled offensively, shooting 38.2% and making just 12 of 21 free throws. Attendance was 8,020.