Nevada’s Alford becomes second coach at NCAA D-I level to win 100+ games with four different programs

RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – The Wolf Pack showed signs of great progression in their 85-59 win over the Santa Clara Broncos.

The Wolf Pack remain undefeated as coach Steve Alford collects his 100th win during his tenure at Nevada. Alford is among a special group with Lefty Drisell in collecting 100 wins at four different institutions. He has earned 100 wins at Iowa, New Mexico, UCLA, and now Nevada.

The Wolf Pack led the game through the first half, shooting 63 percent from the field on 27 attempts and 62.5 percent from three-point range on eight attempts. The current Santa Clara team is known for its high number of attempts from three, but the Wolf Pack held them to an impressive 12.5 percent from three-point range on eight attempts, which is a season-low in attempts and scoring for the Broncos this season.

Mahi led the Santa Clara Broncos with 22 points. 2 rebounds, and 2 steals on 75 percent shooting from the field. The Wolf Pack had four starters in double figures for points at the end of the game as they cruised to the win.

All scorers were led by Coleman, who finished with 21 points and four assists on six of seven from the field and 100 percent from the three-point line on three attempts.

Love had an impressive game, finishing with 15 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks while shooting 100 percent from the field on five attempts.

Davidson had yet another double-figure game, collecting 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists on 5 of 7 from the field and shooting 100 percent from the three-point line on two attempts.

DuSell also had a double-figure performance, finishing with 11 points, three assists, and two rebounds.

With the dominating win, the Wolf Pack will now play in their MTE event, the Shriner Children’s Charleston Classic, in Charleston, South Carolina. Their first game is against the Vanderbilt Commodores on November 21st at 4:30 p.m. PST. The Wolf Pack will look to secure some quality quad 1 wins ahead of the rest of the non-conference schedule.

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