LOGAN, Utah.- Utah State handed Nevada a tough 90-69 defeat at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, dominating the game from start to finish. For Nevada, Nick Davidson put up 19 points with seven rebounds, and Kobe Sanders added 13 points and five assists in a valiant effort. Utah State was led by Ian Martinez, who scored 23 points on a perfect 7-for-9 shooting from three, while Dexter Akanno added 15 points, hitting 5 of his seven attempts from deep. 

First Half

Nevada started strong, jumping to an early six-point lead within the first five minutes. However, Utah State quickly adjusted, combining crisp ball movement and strong three-point shooting to seize control. Ian Martinez and Dexter Akanno fueled a 13-point run midway through the half, helping Utah State build a 47-38 lead by halftime. Nevada struggled with turnovers during this stretch, giving up 17 points off their mistakes.

Second Half

Utah State turned up the heat even more after the break, shooting a stunning 68.8 percent from three-point range in the second half. Martinez hit several key threes to push Utah State's lead to as much as 24 points. Despite Nevada's efforts to cut the deficit, including a couple of highlight plays from Davidson, the Wolf Pack couldn't find consistent scoring to keep pace. Utah State's defense stifled Nevada, forcing 18 turnovers in total while scoring 25 points off those miscues. The loss drops Nevada to an 11-8 record and snaps their three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Utah State improves to 17-2.

Notable Stats:

• There was only one lead change, with Nevada losing control early in the first half.
• Nevada shot 53.1 percent overall from the field and 42.9 percent from three. Utah State shot 59% from the field and 53.3 percent from beyond the arc, compared to Nevada's 53.1 percent overall and 42.9 percent from three.
• Nevada lost the battle in the paint 30-32 but dominated in fast-break points 16-2.
• Nevada lost the battle from the bench scoring 19 bench points to Utah State's 39 bench points.

Up Next:

Nevada will play at home and host the San Diego State Aztecs at 7 pm in Lawlor Events Center. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Fans in Northern Nevada can listen to all Nevada men's basketball games on terrestrial radio at 95.5 FM KNEV with John Ramey and Len Stevens. Additionally, all games are available online through the Varsity Network app and are accessible from any location with internet access.

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