RENO, Nev. (Interstat) — San Diego State edged Nevada 73-68 in a Mountain West men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Lawlor Events Center.

The Aztecs (10-4) trailed 36-34 at halftime but used a 39-point second half to secure the road win before a crowd of 8,005. Nevada (11-4) was led by Elijah Price’s 17 points, while Tayshawn Comer added 16. Miles Byrd paced San Diego State with 14 points and five assists.

Nevada, a pregame favorite, saw a four-game win streak snapped. San Diego State has won three straight conference games. The teams meet again Feb. 14 in San Diego.