Box Score Jan. 30, 2016
Box Score
RENO, Nev. - Utah State scored 36 points in the third quarter to push past the Nevada women's basketball team, 79-66, Saturday evening at Lawlor Events Center.
The Aggies (10-10, 5-4 MW) produced just 22 points combined through the first two quarters but exploded for 36 in period three, giving them a 58-46 lead going into the final quarter. USU began its offensive upsurge with the quarter's first 11 points. During that 10-minute stretch, Utah State connected on nearly 70 percent (11-of-16) from the field, hit 4-of-4 from beyond the arc and was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line.
The Wolf Pack (4-16, 3-6 MW) showed resiliency however during the final quarter. Down by as many as 15 in the period, Nevada used timely shooting and solid defense to bring it to just a five-point deficit. A good jumper by redshirt freshman AJ Cephas with 7:39 to play sparked what would turn out to be a 10-0 run by the Pack over the next 2:47.
A three-pointer by junior Stephanie Schmid took the Aggies' lead back down to single digits. After forcing a USU turnover, senior Nyasha LeSure drew a foul and hit both of her free throws to cut it to five with 5:27 to play. That is as close as the Pack would get though as the Aggies turned right around and posted a 10-0 run of their own to put the game out of reach with just over two minutes remaining.
Nevada saw four reach double figures in the game and was led by freshman Riana Everidge who tied her career-high of 16, which she had set the other night at San Diego State. LeSure posted 11 points before fouling out, her 15th game in double figures this season. Schmid and Cephas also eclipsed double digits with 10 points each. Senior Kelsey Kaelin had a strong night at the point dishing out six assists and no turnovers. In her last two games, Kaelin has combined for 12 assists and has not turned the ball over.
Nevada will enjoy its second bye of the conference season next week and return to the floor a week from today, Feb. 6 for a 4 p.m. contest against MW leader Colorado State.
