UNIVERSITY of NEVADA (13-10; 7-2 WAC)
at BOISE STATE (14-9; 3-6 WAC)
GAME 24 ~ WAC PLAY
Wed., Feb 10, 2010 ~ 6 p.m. (PT) ~ Taco Bell Arena ~ Boise, Idaho
RADIO: ESPN Radio 1450 AM; Don Marchand, pregame 15 minutes before tip off
INTERNET: Streaming audio/live stats (www.nevadawolfpack.com)
SERIES HISTORY: Boise State leads the all-time series 29-11.
LAST MEETING: Nevada beat Boise State 64-52 in Reno on January 9, 2010.
About This Game
Nevada will travel to Boise, Idaho to take on the Broncos on Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT. Nevada beat Boise State in Reno, 64-52, in January but lost the last meeting between the two schools in Boise as the Pack fell 75-74 at Boise on February 22, 2009. The Nevada/Boise State series is the longest series in program history with Wednesday's game marking the 41st meeting between the two schools. Nevada is 3-17 all-time when playing at Boise State.
About the Nevada Wolf Pack
Nevada is coming off a 72-48 win versus San Jose State on Saturday. Shavon Moore (15 points, 10 boards) and Kayla Williams (13 points, 10 boards) each recorded a double-double while Tahnee Robinson recorded 13 points and Johnna Ward scored nine.
As a team, the Pack is shooting 40.2 percent from the floor, 32.2 from three-point range and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. Nevada is averaging 63.1 points per game while its opponents are averaging 60.8 points per game. The Pack is outrebounding its opponents by an average of 5.8 boards per game. Nevada is averaging 9.0 steals per game and 12.5 assists per game.
The Pack is led in scoring by Tahnee Robinson (15.8 ppg), Shavon Moore (11.1 ppg) and Johnna Ward (10.0 ppg). Kalya Wlliams leads the team in rebounding (7.2 rpg) while Shavon Moore is second averaging 6.9 rebounds per game.
The Wolf Pack is coached by second-year head coach Jane Albright who has a 31-24 record at Nevada.
Follow the Pack
On the Air (Fox Sports Radio 1450 AM): All 30 of Nevada's regular-season games can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 1450 AM. Twenty-eight of Nevada's games this season will be called by Don Marchand while three, the Nugget Classic games and Washington State, will be called by Johnny Doskow. All games are also available online at the following link.
http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=10000&SPID=4085&SPSID=45453
Live Stats: All of Nevada's home games this season and select road games will have live stats and be available online at the following link.
http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=10000&SPID=4085&SPSID=45453
Live Streaming Video: All of Nevada's home games this season and select road games will have live streaming video and can be found at the link below.
http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=10000&SPID=4085&SPSID=45453
Upcoming Game Promotions
- Saturday, February 13 - ZOO!perstars perform at halftime. The inflatable characters that will rock the house with routines that fans of all ages will love. Whether they are wildly dancing on a court, creating havoc on top of a dugout, sliding silly around on the ice or mingling with the audience, the ZOOperstars! will command any crowd's undivided attention. The ZOOperstars! are a truly unique act offering recognizable names that create interest on many levels.
- Monday February 15th - "Kay Yow/Women's Basketball Coaches Association Pink Zone Game." All fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. All fans who wear a pink shirt will get in for free.
About the Boise State Broncos
Boise State is 14-9 overall and 3-6 in WAC play. The Broncos, who have only lost one game at home this year falling to NMSU, is coming off a pair of losses at NMSU and LA Tech.
Boise State is led in scoring by Tasha Harris (16.3 ppg) and Jessica Van Hoogen (14.5 ppg). Janie Boss leads the team in rebounding with 6.3 rpg.
The Broncos are coached by Gordy Presnell who is in his with season at Boise State.
Nevada News and Notes
- Nevada recorded a season-high 10 blocks against San Jose State passing the nine blocks the Pack recorded against Sacramento State earlier this year.
- Tahnee Robinson has scored in double figures in 13 of her 14 career games for Nevada including the past 11 games. The last Nevada player to record more consecutive games scoring in double figures was Dellena Criner who recorded 14 straight games in double figures from December 7, 2008 to February 8, 2009.
- Shavon Moore and Kayla Williams each recorded a double-double in the Pack's win against San Jose State marking the second time this year Nevada had two players record a double-double in a game. Nicole Williams and Kayla Williams each recorded a double-double in Nevada's win over Washington State in December.
- Nevada recorded just two turnovers in the second half against San Jose State and recorded 14 turnovers in the game.
- Point guard Amanda Johnson recorded six assists versus San Jose State marking the third time this season she recorded five or more assists in a game.
- Tahnee Robinson leads the team with the most points scored in a game this year with 25. She scored a career-high 25 twice this year at Hawai'i and against LA Tech.
- Two players are averaging in double figures in Nevada's WAC games this year: Tahnee Robinson (18.3 ppg) and Shavon Moore (11.0 ppg). Robinson is second in WAC games in scoring (18.3 ppg).
- Nevada has recorded 25 turnovers or less in its past eight games including a season-low 12 at Hawai'i, and is 6-2 in those games. Prior to those seven games, the Pack recorded 25 or more turnovers in seven straight games and went 1-6 in those games.
- Four players have recorded a total of nine 20-point games this season: Tahnee Robinson (4); Shavon Moore (3); Johnna Ward (1) and Nicole Williams (1).
- In each of the team's 14 wins this year the Pack is shooting 43.8 percent from the floor compared to the 35.3 percent Nevada is shooting from the floor in its 10 losses.
- The Pack has two active 500 career point scorers on its roster: Johnna Ward (684 points) and Shavon Moore (600 points).
Moore Reaches 600 Career Point Mark
With her 15 points against San Jose State, junior forward Shavon Moore hit the 600 career point mark. Moore, who has 600 career points, joins Johnna Ward as the two active 600 career point scorers for the Pack (Ward has 684 career points).
Amanda Johnson Racking up Assists
Sophomore point guard Amanda Johnson has recorded a team-leading 66 assists this year. She recorded a career-high eight assists versus LA Tech and has recorded five or more assists in three games this year. For her career she has recorded 88 assists.
Double-Doubles Keep Coming for Pack
Shavon Moore and Kayla Williams each recorded a double-double for the Pack against San Jose State marking the eighth time a Pack player recorded a double-double this season. Moore and K. Williams lead the team this season with four double-doubles each.
Biggest Home Crowd This Year
The 1,572 fans that watched the Nevada/San Jose State game was the biggest home crowd this season and was the third biggest crowd the Pack has played in front of this year. Counting the San Jose State game, the Pack has had three home games with over 1,000 fans in attendance.
Pack Has Chance to Record Most Conference Wins in Program History
With seven WAC games left this year, the Pack has a chance to break the school record for conference wins in a season. Nevada is currently 7-2 in WAC play and would need three wins to tie and four wins to break the school record for conference wins in a season. The 1997-98, 2006-07 and 2008-09 teams each recorded 10 conference wins.
Nineteen of 23 Games Decided by Double-Digit Figures
One of the Pack's 20 games this year has been decided by five points or less (a four-point win at NMSU) and only three have been decided by five to nine points. Eleven games have been decided by 10-19 points with Nevada holding a 7-4 record in those games. Eight games have been decided by 20 or more points with Nevada holding a 4-4 record.
Ward Closes in on 700th Career Point
Junior Johnna Ward, who recorded her 500th career point earlier this season at St. Mary's with a 21-point effort, passed the 600 career point mark at BYU with her six points against the Cougars and currently has 684 career points. Ward is third on the team averaging 10.0 points per game.
Moore Nearing 500th Career Rebound
Junior Shavon Moore has recorded 433 rebounds and is 67 rebounds away from 500 for her career. Moore, who this season is second on the team in rebounding averaging 6.9 boards per game, is 121 rebounds from sole possession of 10th all-time in Nevada's record book.
Albright Fourth All-Time in Wins at Nevada
Second-year head coach Jane Albright is fourth all-time in wins at Nevada with 31. She trails Ada Gee (117), Kim Gervasoni (59) and Anne Hope (44). Last season Albright became the winningest first-year head coach with 18 wins passing Julie Hickey who recorded 12 wins in 1981. Albright has a winning percentage of .563 (31-24) which is the highest winning percentage in program history.
Lombardi on Track to be Second All-Time in Games Played
Senior Marianne Lombardi, who has played in all 23 games this year, is on track to tie former teammate Brandi Jones for second all-time in games played. Lombardi has played in 115 career games for Nevada and the Pack has seven regular-season games remaining. If Lombardi plays in all seven remaining games she will tie Jones for second all-time with 122 games. Depending on Nevada's WAC Tournament play Lombardi could become the all-time leader passing Dellena Criner who played in 124 career games for Nevada.
Women's Basketball Timeout Luncheon
University of Nevada women's basketball coach Jane Albright will hold the second timeout luncheon of the year on February 25 at the Nugget. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $16 at the door.
The luncheon will feature a gourmet buffet prepared by the Nugget and the program includes game recaps and previews by Albright as well as appearances by other Wolf Pack coaches and staff. The room will be announced on the day of the luncheon. For more information, call the Wolf Pack Athletics Department at 775-784-6900.
Upcoming Schedule
Nevada will then play two straight at home hosting Utah State on February 13 at 4:30 p.m. and Hawai'i on Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. for "Pack it With Pink Night."
