RENO, Nev. - Nevada men's basketball rallied in the second half to defeat Portland State, 77-71, in its final exhibition game Sunday afternoon at Lawlor Events Center.
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Elijah Price led the Wolf Pack with 21 points and five rebounds, while
Vaughn Weems added 12 points and seven boards.
Peyton White contributed seven points and four rebounds, and
Styles Phipps finished with five points and three assists to help Nevada secure the victory.
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After trailing 46-43 at halftime, Nevada outscored the Vikings 34-25 in the second half to complete the comeback. The Pack shot 38.8 percent from the field and made 39 of 55 free-throw attempts, while holding Portland State to 20.5 percent shooting from the field after the break.
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Led by Yaroslav Nikonov with 23 points and five rebounds, Portland State had three players scoring double digits. Koren Johnson added 14 points, while Luke Kearney finished with 12 points, including four three-pointers.
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The Pack will officially open the 2026-27 regular season against Robert Morris on Monday, Nov. 2, at Lawlor Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m., with the game airing on MW+.
