Nevada
Nevada ends the regular season with a sweep over rival UNLV
In one of the wildest seasons for the Mountain West, it ended with Nevada taking a 75-65 win over its in-state rival UNLV. The Wolf Pack ended the regular season in second place in the MW with a 26-6 overall record and a 13-5 conference record.
It was a party at Lawlor outside of Nevada-UNLV. Not only was the arena sold out, but the Wolf Pack honored Jarod Lucas, Kenan Blackshear, Daniel Foster, and Hunter McIntosh on Senior Night. All four have been pivotal in Nevada’s recent surge of postseason play, and I wish all four the best and a huge thank you to all of them for what they’ve contributed to the Pack.
Nevada also honored Wolf Pack legend and three-time NBA Champion JaVale McGee. March 9 is officially JaVale McGee Day in Reno and a sold-out Lawlor showed him some love.
Scoring Summary
1st Half
UNLV 31 – Nevada 39
2nd Half
UNLV 34 – Nevada 36
Final: UNLV 65, Nevada 75
Offense
Nevada reverted to its original style in this one. Exceptional free throw shooting, poor three-point shooting, playing hard in the paint, and picking up fouls.
It was Lucas’ final game in Lawlor, and he showed out leading Nevada with 26 points. He was one of three Nevada players to hit a three, shooting 4-9 from beyond the arc and 8-16 from the field.
Blackshear and Nick Davidson also collected double-digit points, as Blackshear scored 16 and Davidson scored 11. Blackshear also collected three rebounds and nine assists, as Davidson collected 10 rebounds and three assists.
As I said before, Nevada was back to its traditional ways. The Wolf Pack shot 52.2 percent from the field but only 37.5 percent from three, and they only made one three in the entire second half. Nevada’s deep shot was on fire over the past two weeks, and a lot of that came from McIntosh. UNLV did great and keeping him locked down, as McIntosh didn’t score in 12 minutes of play.
The free-throw shooting was great at 91.3 percent. Nevada also picked up 22 points in the paint its bench collected 13.
Defense
Nevada got off to a huge start at the beginning of the game, but there were plenty of momentum shifts going UNLV’s way. The Rebels were able to take the lead by one around the 11-minute mark of the second half, and they didn’t really go away until the very end.
Forward Keylan Boone and guard Dedan Thomas Jr. combined for 47 points, with Boone leading the Rebels with 24 points. Outside of those two, Nevada held the rest of UNLV’s lineup at bay, as the next closest scorer for the Rebels had six points.
UNLV only shot 39 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three, but its interior attack led to 22 points in the paint, the same as Nevada.
UNLV also killed Nevada in the rebounding department early on, but Nevada was able to win that battle 33-28. The Wolf Pack only picked up eight offensive boards compared to the Rebels 12 however.
The Rebels won the turnover battle 9-11, but both teams picked up 16 points via the turnover. Overall, Nevada’s defense was able to keep up with Thomas Jr. and Boone and silenced the rest of the Rebels lineup.
What’s Next
As the Wolf Pack finish its best season since the 2018 season, they’ll be the No. 2 seed in the MW Tournament next week. Nevada will either play Colorado State or San Jose State on Thursday, March 14 in Las Vegas. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. PST.
Regardless of how the MW Tournament goes for Nevada, it’s going to be an action-packed and stressful week for Wolf Pack fans. Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament is on Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. PST. Nevada will be dancing this year, and we’ll figure out the seeding on that Sunday. Nevada’s projected to be a single seed, somewhere around the 6-7 mark.
Knock on wood, because we know how crazy the MW has been this year. The conference tournament will be even crazier, and every basketball fan should be excited about what the MW is bringing this year.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The state of Nevada has won a preliminary injunction against the company Polymarket, the latest blow to prediction markets in the Silver State.
A Carson City judge granted the injunction last week, forbidding Polymarket from offering any contracts for sports, elections or entertainment-related events within Nevada.
Attorney General Aaron Ford called the decision a win for Nevada’s consumers.
“Unlicensed prediction markets may not disregard the law and avoid the systems we have in place to be sure Nevadans and visitors alike are protected while gambling,” Ford said in a statement.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board won a temporary restraining order against Polymarket back in January after initiating legal action against the company.
Polymarket’s website states that people “buy and sell shares representing future event outcomes,” but unlike sportsbooks, users bet against one another rather than the “house.”
The Gaming Control Board says it considers “sports event contracts, or certain other events contracts, to constitute wagering activity” under state law, and Polymarket must be licensed.
Kalshi and Coinbase, two other popular prediction markets, are already enjoined from operating while Nevada pursues legal action against them.
Ford’s office says Crypto.com and Robinhood have voluntarily ceased offering event contracts in the state.
Serving as a home away from home, Hillel of Northern Nevada is a space that allows students at the University of Nevada, Reno to be together, rooted in their culture.
When students start college, they not only leave their homes and families, they also leave behind their communities, routines and direct support systems.
“Hillel of Northern Nevada allows students to be together, rooted in a familiar culture and religion. Whether it’s for a holiday celebration or simply to laugh and enjoy each other’s company,” Hannah Alterwitz, director of Hillel of Northern Nevada, said.
The organization, which is the Northern Nevada chapter of Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including social outings like ice skating, mini golf and craft nights, alongside cultural and religious celebrations for Shabbat and the High Holidays.
“Hillel serves as a place for Jewish students to belong. We are a social organization. We are a pluralistic group, meaning no matter how someone practices Judaism, they will always be welcome at Hillel,” Alterwitz said.
One event that stood out to Alterwitz this semester was a campus visit from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, where students had the opportunity to ask questions and participate in deeper discussions about issues affecting students and the broader Nevada community.
“It was so impactful on the students to be able to talk openly with the Senator about the problems communities are facing every day. Students asked about ICE, AI data centers, and the rise of antisemitism across the country. To watch them have a real dialogue and come away from that conversation curious and motivated to help tackle the issues facing our country was really special,” Alterwitz said.
As Jewish American Heritage Month came to an end in May, Hillel of Northern Nevada continues building community around campus throughout the year. Alterwitz invites anyone who is interested in Jewish heritage to check the organization out.
“I hope that if a student takes anything away from this, it’s that Hillel is a place where Jewish students and those interested in Jewish culture can come and meet some great people and have some fun! Jews are not a monolith; we have lots of different opinions and backgrounds. It is such a diverse religion, but if you like good food, good friends, and Jewish culture, Hillel has a place for you,” Alterwitz said.
To learn about upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, go to @hillelofnorthernnevada on Instagram or reach out to Hannah directly at hannah.alterwitz@jewishnevada.org.
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Country music artist Caleb Montgomery will be performing at the State Fair of Nevada.
Montogomery will be headlining the Opening Night Concert on June 11 at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno.
“We are excited to welcome families and communities from across Nevada back to the official State Fair of Nevada,” said Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea. “After 16 years, a Nevada tradition is finally returning, something many families have waited years to experience again.”
The fair will run from June 11 to June 13, and opening day tickets will be $15 for adults and $12 for kids aged 12 and younger.
Other featured programming includes:
- Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale
- University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H State Expo
- Next Generation Junior Bull Riding
- Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
- Drone show
- Local vendors, food and art
- Carnival rides and more
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