RENO, Nev. - The Nevada Men's Basketball made history in a dominant 88-39 victory over Pacific on Wednesday night, as the 39 points scored marked the fewest points that Nevada has allowed to a Division I opponent since the Pack transitioned to the Division I level in 1969.  

The Pack put on an incredible display of basketball on both ends of the court, however, they were particularly impressive on the defensive end of the floor. Nevada limited Pacific to an abysmal 24.6 percent shooting from the field (14-57), including 16 percent from behind the arc (4-25), in what was one of the most impressive defensive performances in program history.  

The sensational effort on the defensive end of the floor propelled the Pack to a 49-point victory, their largest win against a Division I opponent under Head Coach Steve Alford. 

The Pack received tremendous efforts from numerous players on both ends of the floor. The defensive effort was propelled by 2022-23 All-Mountain West Defensive Team honorees Kenan Blackshear and Tre Coleman.  

Blackshear, the reigning Mountain West Player of the Week, recorded three steals and one massive block in the contest, while also scoring 12 points, dishing out five assists, and pulling down three rebounds.  

Coleman was exceptional yet again on the defensive end of the floor, tallying one steal and one block, while limiting Pacific's leading scorer, Donovan Williams, to just one point as the primary defender on him. Coleman also had a solid offensive outing, scoring eight points on 3-4 shooting from the field, and dishing out two assists.  

Nick Davidson was phenomenal on both ends of the court, recording a career-high three blocks on defense, while putting up 11 points on offense. Davidson also pulled down nine rebounds for the second consecutive game.  

Jeriah Coleman provided an outstanding impact off the bench for the Pack, recording three blocks and pulling down seven rebounds in 10 minutes of action. Coleman also scored five points in the contest.  

Offensively, 12 different players scored at least two points for the Pack, and six different players put up at least eight points.  

Freshman guard Tyler Rolison had the best performance of his young career, dropping 12 points on 4-9 shooting from the field, in addition to pulling down five rebounds, and dishing out three assists.  

Fellow freshman center Jazz Gardner also had a highly impressive outing, scoring eight points on 4-6 shooting from the field and pulling down seven rebounds in the game. 

Jarod Lucas reached double figures in scoring for the 31st time in 36 games for the Pack, putting up 12 points, while also pulling down a season-high five rebounds.  

Daniel Foster had a strong performance off the bench for Nevada, scoring six points on 2-3 shooting from the field, as well as pulling down four rebounds throughout the game.  

K.J. Hymes and Amire Robinson also provided significant contributions for the Pack, as Hymes scored six points, pulled down four rebounds, and tallied one block. Robinson scored two points and grabbed a career-high four rebounds in the game.  

Nevada had their most efficient offensive outing of the season, knocking down 50.7 percent of their field goal attempts in the contest (34-67), and they recorded a season-high 17 assists as a team. 

Nevada got off to a fast start, building a 16-3 lead over the first 5:20 of the contest. The Pack never looked back in the game, as they maintained at least a 12-point lead, and took a 55-15 lead into halftime. 

The Pack did not let up in the second half, continuing to pour it on the Tigers, as they outscored Pacific 33-24 across the final 20 minutes on their way to the 49-point victory.  

The performance was the Pack's most complete game yet, and with the victory, Nevada improved to 3-0 for the second consecutive season.  

Notable Stats: 

• The 39 points allowed by Nevada marks the fewest points allowed to a Division I opponent since Nevada became a Division I program in 1969. 

• The Pack scored 44 points in the paint for the second consecutive contest. 

• Nevada led for 39:17 throughout the game. 

• The Pack's bench outscored Pacific's bench, 39-29. 

• Nevada recorded 10 blocks as a team throughout the contest. 

Up Next 

Nevada will return to the court this Saturday, when they are slated to host Portland at Lawlor Events Center with tip-off set for 7 p.m. 

Season and Single Game Tickets on Sale  

Season tickets, mini plans, and single game tickets are on sale now. Season tickets for Nevada Men's Basketball start at just $149. Student admission for regular season games is free on a first come first served basis on Gameday.   

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.  

Follow The Pack  

Follow Nevada Men's Basketball on social media at @NevadaHoops (X), @nevadahoops (Instagram), and on Facebook at @NevadaMBB