University of Nevada Athletics

RENO, Nev. - The Nevada Wolf Pack wins on opening night defeating Robert Morris, 86-49, at Lawlor Events Center on Monday evening at Lawlor Events Center.
 
The Wolf Pack controlled the contest from the opening tip, limiting the Colonials to 27 percent shooting from the field and 17 percent from beyond the arc. Robert Morris was led by KJ Garris Jr., who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds.
 
Nevada had four players score in double figures, led by Elijah Price with 19 points and seven rebounds. TJ Coulter added 14 points and seven rebounds, while Vaughn Weems and Styles Phipps contributed 13 points apiece. Phipps also paced the Pack with five assists and grabbed eight rebounds.
 
Defensively, Nevada forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 24 points. The Wolf Pack also dominated several key statistical categories, outscoring Robert Morris 46-16 in points in the paint, 18-5 in second-chance points, 14-2 in fast-break points, and 24-16 in bench scoring.
 
The 37-point victory gave Nevada a strong start to its 2026-27 campaign.
 
First Half:
Nevada came out strong, building an early six-point lead before Robert Morris battled back to tie the game at 17-17 on a three-pointer by KJ Garris Jr. at the 10-minute mark.
 
The Pack responded with a decisive 10-0 run to regain control and carried a 41-24 advantage into halftime.
 
Second Half:
The Pack continued to build on its lead after the break, extending the margin to 29 points by the 11-minute mark.
 
Nevada maintained control throughout the remainder of the contest, stretching its advantage to as many as 38 points before securing an 86-49 season-opening victory over Robert Morris.
 
Up Next:
The Wolf Pack continues its season with a neutral-site game at Tahoe Blue Events Center against Saint Mary's, Sunday, Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m. tip.
 
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