University of Nevada Athletics

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Nevada drops its first game of the season, 76-63, on the road against UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday evening.
 
Styles Phipps led the Pack with 20 points, including 14 in the second half. He also added six rebounds, three assists, and two steals, making an impact on both ends of the floor.
 
Nevada shot 40 percent from the field, 11 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. UCSB finished shooting 43 percent from inside the arc, 27 percent from three-point range and 83 percent at the line.
 
Despite holding the edge in several statistical categories, the Pack was outrebounded 35-32 and committed 13 turnovers in the contest.
 
First Half:
UC Santa Barbara started the opening half strong, building a seven-point lead by the 12-minute mark.
 
The Gauchos built a 14-point lead, and the Pack didn't respond until the six-minute mark with a three-pointer by Myles Walker.
 
Nevada did not pull through, finishing the half down 40-24.
 
Second Half:
UCSB continued to control the pace, putting an 18-point lead after an Aidan Mahaney layup.
 
Nevada kept fighting, cutting the deficit to six points on a layup by Styles Phipps.
 
The Wolf Pack was unable to complete the comeback, falling 76-63.
 
Up Next:
The Pack returns to Lawlor Events Center to host Utah Valley on Saturday, Nov. 14, with tip-off set for 7 p.m.
 
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