Key Highlights
- Both benches got chirpy over it and I can’t say I blame them, but it’s part of the game and the great teams find a way to overcome.“I tell them I love it,” head coach Steve Alford said about the fouls.
- “I’m old school, I don’t care how the rules change, the foul line is still incredibly vital to winning.”Scoring Summary1st Half Boise State 26 – Nevada 36 2nd HalfBoise State 40 – Nevada 45 Final: Boise State 66, Nevada 81 OffenseNevada’s offense took over the scoring early on, scoring two points each in its first three possessions.
- Vaughn Weems started it off with a layup, followed by Kyle Lowery and Chuck Bailey knocking in midrange jumpers for a quick six points. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt continued to go back and forth early on, with the freshmen continuing to make their presence felt.
- Myles Walker hit Nevada’s first three-pointer of the game, which gave Nevada a 15-12 lead.
- Boise State’s defense played tight, leaving Nevada to consistently take it down to the final seconds of the shot clock. Tayshawn Comer continued to do what he does best, sneaking his way through to find shots.