RENO, Nev. – The Nevada women's basketball team will open Mountain West action this Saturday, Dec. 7 as it hosts Air Force at 2 p.m. at the Virginia Street Gym.
Due to commencement ceremonies taking place in Lawlor Events Center this weekend, the Wolf Pack will host the Falcons in Virginia Street Gym, home of Wolf Pack volleyball. Admission to the game is free and fans can park on the top floor of the Whalen parking garage.
Conference play began league-wide Wednesday night as Air Force dropped a close 65-63 decision to Wyoming in Colorado Springs, while Nevada started league action on a bye. The Falcons enter Saturday's game trying to snap a seven-game losing streak. Following Saturday's game conference play will resume Jan. 1 when the Wolf Pack travels to Fort Collins, Colo. to take on Colorado State. Until then the Pack will compete in five additional nonconference contests.
Nevada takes a 4-2 overall record into Saturday's game, while Air Force is 1-8 overall 0-1 in league play.
ON THE AIR
Doug Greenwald will have the call in Northern Nevada on CBS Sports Radio 94.1 FM and 1450 AM with a 20 minute pregame show prior to tipoff. Fans can also tune in to listen to Greenwald's broadcast online at TuneIn.com or via the TuneIn app.
The game will also be live streamed on the Mountain West Network.
SERIES HISTORY
The all-time series between Air Force and Nevada is becoming more rich as the years move along. The series is up to 18 games now, with the Wolf Pack holding the advantage, 14-4. Nevada enters this weekend's contest having won four of its last five over the Falcons. These two teams split the season series last year, each winning in their home city.
VIRGINIA STREET GYM
The Virginia Street Gym, located in the heart of the University of Nevada campus, is the home of the Wolf Pack volleyball team. The 1,800 seat facility has seen major renovations and improvements over the last five years including a name change prior to the 2001 season. The previously named Old Gym took its new moniker from the street that runs along the westside of the facility and through the heart of the "Biggest Little City". Formerly used as an all-sport venue, the Virginia Street Gym became the sole playing venue for the volleyball program in 1994. Most recently, the Wolf Pack men's basketball team played an exhibition game in the Virginia Street Gym two years ago.
CAPTURE THE ESSENCE
Sophomore
Essence Booker continues to be a high impact player for the Wolf Pack in her second season. She got back to scoring in double figures her last time out vs. Stephen F. Austin, posting 15 points and she added a season-high four assists as well. Booker currently leads the team and ranks ninth in the Mountain West averaging 13.7 points per game. She has scored in double figures in four of the team's six games. Additionally she ranks eighth nationally in free throw percentage, hitting 94.1 percent from the foul line.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT IMANI
Sophomore
Imani Lacy has quietly been one of the most consistent Wolf Pack players through six games this season. Lacy is the only Nevada player to score in double figures in five of the six games, posting a season-high 17 points last time out vs. Stephen F. Austin. Lacy currently ranks second on the team in field goal percentage, hitting 51.0 percent from the field. She had her best performance at the free throw line as well against Stephen F. Austin, hitting 90 percent (9-of-10) of her shots. She is currently tied for third in the Mountain West in blocked shots per game, averaging 1.33 per contest.
UP NEXT: WHEN I GROW UP
Nevada will conclude its four-game homestand as it hosts the eighth annual 'When I Grow Up' game this Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. against Stanislaus State. The game, which is free for anyone in attendance, is expected to draw nearly 4,000 students from the neighboring Washoe County School Districts. The previous seven 'When I Grow Up' games have brought in an average of 3,864 fans, including a 'When I Grow Up' record of 5,355 in 2017.
