Nevada Edges Utah State in Tight Mountain West Contest

RENO, Nev. (Interstat) — Nevada held off Utah State 80-77 in a men’s college basketball game Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

The Wolf Pack, led by Corey Camper’s 20 points, used a 42-point second half to overcome a two-point halftime deficit. The Aggies’ Drake Allen scored 17 points and Mason Falslev added 10 points and six assists in the loss.

Nevada secured the win at the free-throw line, making 20 of 27 attempts, while Utah State hit 12 of 19. The Aggies forced 14 turnovers but were outshot 51% to 40% from the floor.

Utah State fell to 23-4 overall. Nevada improved to 18-9. An announced crowd of 11,057 attended the Mountain West Conference game.