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Rolison at Colorado State
75
Winner Nevada Nevada 10-3,2-0 Mountain West
62
Colorado St. CSU 9-4,0-2 Mountain West
Winner
Nevada Nevada
10-3,2-0 Mountain West
75
Final
62
Colorado St. CSU
9-4,0-2 Mountain West
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Nevada Nevada 37 38 75
Colorado St. CSU 36 26 62

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Nevada wins 75-62 on the road against Colorado State

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Nevada (10-3) continued its winning streak Tuesday night with a dominant 75-62 road victory over Colorado State (9-4), improving to 2-0 in Mountain West play.

Nevada shot efficiently as a team, finishing at 42.3 percent (22-for-52) from inside the arc, 36.4 percent (8-for-22) from three-point range and 74.2 percent (23-for-31) from the free-throw line. Once again, the Pack's depth proved decisive, as the bench outscored the Rams 32-10.

Tyler Rolison tied his career high with a game-high 21 points to lead the Pack offense. Rolison also contributed five rebounds, two assists and three steals. Chuck Bailey III followed with 15 points for his fourth double-digit scoring performance of the season, while Vaughn Weems added a career-high 12 points and nine rebounds.

Defensively, Nevada limited the Rams to 37 percent (19-for-51) shooting, 25 percent (6-for-24) from beyond the arc, and 62 percent from the free-throw line. Led by Elijah Price's all-around effort (10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals), the Pack forced 10 turnovers in the win.

FIRST HALF:
Nevada started the game in control with a 5-0 lead after a 3-point shot from Kaleb Lowery.

The Pack maintained momentum and built an eight-point advantage midway through the half.

Colorado State responded to briefly take the lead following a Nikola Djapa dunk and extended its advantage to three points.

Nevada answered before the break, as Rolison knocked down a three to give the Pack a 37-36 lead at halftime.

SECOND HALF:
Nevada and Colorado State continued to battle in the second half.

The Pack took control of the game with a seven-point lead after a three-point made shot by Weems.

Colorado State countered with a seven-point run of its own to regain a 57-56 advantage.

Nevada responded with a strong closing stretch, pulling away down the final minutes to secure the 75-62 victory.

Up Next:
Nevada continues conference play on the road, traveling to Fresno, Calif., to face Fresno State on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.

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