HONOLULU, Hawai'i – Nevada battled throughout the match but came up short in a 3-0 setback against Hawai'i on Wednesday evening in Mountain West action.
The Wolf Pack turned in a strong defensive effort for much of the opening half, keeping the Rainbow Warriors off the scoreboard through the first 44 minutes of play. Hawai'i eventually broke through just before halftime, taking a 1-0 lead into the break.
The Rainbow Warriors added to their advantage in the 67th minute to make it 2-0. Nevada continued to press forward in search of an answer and created opportunities throughout the second half, but Hawai'i converted once more in the 83rd minute to extend the lead to 3-0 and secure the victory.
Nevada will continue its road swing next week with a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, where the Wolf Pack will face GCU. Nevada will look to bounce back and carry momentum into the conference matchup as it continues its stretch of road competition.
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