After a challenging start to conference play, the Nevada basketball team has a chance to pick up its first win of the season in the Mountain West on Saturday.
But so does Fresno State.
The Wolf Pack plays the Bulldogs with tip-off set for 4 p.m. Saturday.
Nevada is 0-4 in conference (8-7 overall) and coming off a one-point overtime loss, 82-81, at New Mexico. The Bulldogs (4-12, 0-5 MW) lost by 27 at Colorado State, 91-64, on Tuesday
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What time is the Nevada-Fresno State game at Save Mart Center?
Saturday, 4 p.m. in Fresno, California.
What TV channel and radio station are airing the Nevada-Fresno State game?
The game will be broadcast on TV on KNSN (Ch. 21) and on the Mountain West Network. It will be on the radio at 95.5 FM with John Ramey. All games are available online through the Varsity Network app.
The rankings
Nevada is No. 59 in the current KenPom Rankings, while Fresno State is No. 264.
Meanwhile, Nevada is No. 53 in the NCAA NET rankings and Fresno State is No. 273.
Scoring
Nick Davidson leads the Wolf Pack at 15.3 points per game and Kobe Sanders is averaging 15.1.
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The Bulldogs have five players averaging double figures, led by Amar Aguillard at 13.3 points per game and Zaon Collins at 12.9.
Mountain West Standings
Conference, overall
Utah State 5-0, 15-1
New Mexico 5-0, 13-3
Boise State 4-1, 12-4
San Diego State 3-1, 10-3
UNLV 3-1, 9-6
Colorado State 3-1, 9-6
Wyoming 2-3, 9-7
Nevada 0-4, 8-7
Air Force 0-4, 3-12
San Jose State 0-5, 7-10
Fresno State 0-5, 4-12
Saturday’s games: Nevada at Fresno State, San Diego State at New Mexico, San Jose State at Air Force, UNLV at Colorado State, Boise State at Utah State.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet and Yosemite National Park, above the Valley floor, from late tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow is forecast.
The snow levels will initially start out between 6,000 to 7,000 feet tonight, before lowering to 5,500 to 6,500 feet on Tuesday, and then down to 4,500 to 5,500 feet on Wednesday.
The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Minor accumulations of up to two inches is possible down to 4500 feet. The total snow accumulations above the 7,000 foot elevation, will range from three inches to as much as two feet.
Southwest winds could gust as high as fifty to seventy-five mph along the highest peaks. Such strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Persons in the Watch Zone are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
