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New-look Nevada routs Louisiana Tech in season opener, 77-50; Pacific up next at Lawlor

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November 5, 2025

New-look Nevada routs Louisiana Tech in season opener, 77-50; Pacific up next at Lawlor

Nevada has 10 newcomers on the basketball team, but they looked like a cohesive, seasoned group in the season opener.

The Wolf Pack got a strong defensive effort and dominated Louisiana Tech in taking a 77-50 win on Tuesday in front of 7,144 fans at Lawlor Events Center.

Chuck Bailey III led the way with 24 points, but the Pack had a fairly balanced attack as 13 Pack players got in the game.

Tayshawn Comer added 10 points and Elijah Price added nine points and eight rebounds as Nevada started the season 1-0.

Deep bench contributes to win

Bailey said he tried to get “one percent better” every day over the summer and fall.

He attributed the win Tuesday to team toughness, saying anyone on the roster can play and contribute without a drop-off.

“We’re going to play hard on the defensive end,” Bailey said. “We communicate well. That was the most I’ve seen us communicate since I’ve been here. … We have a deep team and we can all play. You can go as hard as you can on the court and you can get a breather.”

Nevada coach Steve Alford pressed throughout the game, something he said he has never done in his previous 34 years of coaching.

“We’re not going to be able to play 12 or 14 guys every game, but we do have the ability to play a lot of guys, throw a lot of people at you,” Alford said. “I’m most impressed with how hard we played. We played very hard and we ‘re starting to establish a physicality to how we play.”

He said the press slowed the Bulldogs’ attack, often forcing them to take up to nine seconds to cross midcourt, meaning the Pack only had to guard for 21 seconds.

It was the first meeting between the schools since 2012, when both were members of the WAC.

Alford said Bailey put in more work than anyone over the offseason.

“He’s ready for this. From when he was at Evansville, very good freshman, then he came here and put in some good minutes, playing behind a lot of old guys, and now it’s his turn and he’s making the most of it,” Alford said. “One game doesn’t all of a sudden make a season, but he’s had this kind of consistency throughout the entire summer and fall, so it’s not surprising he had a game like his.”

He added that Bailey will be likely become a focal point for opposing defenses.

Keys to the game

Nevada’s defense forced 13 turnovers.

The Pack outrebounded the Bulldogs, 45-26. The Pack had 17 offensive rebounds and got 21 points off those.

The Bulldogs had one offensive rebound.

Pack point guard Tyler Rolison did not score, but he had seven assists and two turnovers.

He also made sure other Pack players got in the game late in the blowout, namely Christopher Baudreau.

“His job as a point guard is to win. His job as a point guard is to establish who we are, identity-wise offense and defense,” Alford said of Rolison. “No points and he is yelling at me about Chris with two minutes to go. Sometimes I can’t see the whole bench. He is yelling at me to put Chris in. I don’t know if TR two years ago would have been thinking about Chris. That’s growth. That’s serving a teammate.”

Key stats

The Pack shot 25-of-56 from the floor, and 6-of-20 from the arc. The Pack was 21-of-29 from the free throw line.

The Bulldogs shot 18-of-50 from the field and 3-22 from the arc. Louisiana Tech hit 11-of-17 free throws.

No Bulldogs players were in double figures in scoring.

“As the word gets out, this is a fun team to watch,” Alford said. “It’s an exciting team. There’s tempo to it. There’s excitement to it. Our guys have some good personalities, especially on the defensive end.”

Pack had edge at halftime

Nevada led, 34-18, at the break, shooting 13-33 from the field and 3-11 from the arc.

The Pack had a 26-16 rebounding advantage at the break.

Bulldogs had six blocks in first half and finished with eight; Pack had two blocks in the first half and ended with three.

Sick, injured players as Nevada’s season begins

Alford said Vaughn Weems was not feeling well, but wanted to play anyway and he got 11 minutes on the court.

Pack freshman forward Ethan Coley missed the game with a sprained ankle.

Up next

Nevada hosts Pacific (0-0) at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Pacific opens its season Wednesday against Life Pacific.

The Tigers are led by coach Dave Smart, who is in his second season. Elias Ralph, a fifth-year forward, was named to the 2025-26 West Coast Conference Preseason All-Conference Team.

The Pacific men’s basketball program was predicted to finish 10th in the WCC preseason coaches’ poll.

Nevada’s upcoming games

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. vs. Louisiana Tech
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Pacific (TV- KNSN)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. vs. Southern Illinois
Saturday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. at Santa Clara
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. vs. UC Davis
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m. vs. UCSB
Thursday, Nov. 27, 1:30 p.m. vs Washington at Palm Springs, Calif
Friday, Nov. 28, vs. Colorado or San Francisco at Palm Springs, Calif
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p..m vs. UC San Diego
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. at Washington State
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. vs. Duquesne
Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. vs. Boise State
Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Colorado State
Saturday, Jan. 3 at Fresno State
Tuesday, Jan. 6 vs. San Diego State
Saturday, Jan. 10 vs. Wyoming
Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Utah State
Saturday, Jan. 17 at Air Force
Tuesday, Jan. 20 vs. San Jose State
Saturday, Jan. 24 at New Mexico
Tuesday, Jan. 27 vs. Grand Canyon
Friday, Jan. 30 vs. UNLV
Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Boise State
Saturday, Feb. 7 vs. Fresno State
Saturday, Feb. 14 at San Diego State
Tuesday, Feb. 17 at San Jose State
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Utah State
Tuesday, Feb. 24 vs. New Mexico
Saturday, Feb. 28 at UNLV
Tuesday, Mar. 3 at Wyoming
Saturday, Mar. 7 vs. Air Force

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Nevada gets back in win column, downs Wyoming, 92-83

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January 11, 2026

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Nevada gets back in win column, downs Wyoming, 92-83

Corey Camper Jr. put on a shooting clinic and helped Nevada get back in the win column.

Nevada beat Wyoming 92-83, on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 8,906 fans at Lawlor Events Center.

Camper Jr., playing for the third time after missing a month with a back injury, scored a career-high 31 points as Nevada improved to 4-1 in the Mountain West Conference, 12-4 overall. He was 10-of-13 from the field including 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and 6-of-8 from the free throw line, playing 32 minutes. He had seven rebounds.

Elijah Price had a double-double with a career-high 20 points and 16 rebounds, in 34 minutes, while Tayshawn Comer, Amire Robinson and Peyton White each added 10 points. Comer had 10 assists as Nevada had 21 as a team. Vaughn Weems returned to the court after missing the San Diego State game on Tuesday with the flu. He played 12 minutes and scored nine points.

The Wolf Pack shot 61 percent from the field (31-51) and made 10-of-16 from the arc.

Nasir Meyer led Wyoming with 27 points as the Cowboys dropped to 2-2 in conference, 11-5 overall.

Nevada coach Steve Alford said the Wolf Pack’s defense was better against the Cowboys than it was in the loss to San Diego State.

But still not to the level he would like it.

He cited communication and players’ stances while both guarding the ball and off the ball as a few of the many fundamentals the Pack needs to improve.

“We had slippage in the (San Diego) State game and we didn’t have a whole of improvement in this game, from a defensive standpoint,” Alford said Saturday night.

Nevada’s offense was much better, though, than in the loss to the Aztecs. The Pack took better shots and eliminated bad shots.

Alford said Price played more of a complete game than he has most of the season.

Price said the Pack’s defense was not good, but played better in the second half and that as why the Pack won.

“We’re a lot better defensively than what we’ve been showing the past two games,” Price said. “We know if were going to beat Utah State on the road, we’re going to have to get some stops, so that’s what we’re focused on.”

More Key Stats

Nevada outrebounded Wyoming, 38-32. Both teams had nine offensive boards.

Nevada had eight turnovers and Wyoming had six.

The Pack outscored the Cowboys, 38-32, in the paint.

Wyoming’s bench outscored the Pack’s, 31-29.

Out

Nevada’s Joel Armotrading and Tyler Rolison did not play. Armotrading was injured against Washington on Nov. 27 and has not played since. Rolison has a back injury.

Half

Wyoming led, 39-38, at the half. Camper Jr. had 19 points in the first half.

Nevada shot 14-of-27 from the field and 5-of-10 from the ac.

The Cowboys outscored the Wolf Pack in the paint, 22-14.

Up Next

Nevada travels to play at State at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The Aggies dominated Boise State on Saturday, taking a 93-68 win to improve to 14-1 overall, 5-0 in conference.

Nevada will travel to Logan, Utah on Tuesday, and stay on the road for the following game, at Air Force on Saturday.

“(Utah State) has one of the best crowds in the Mountain West , so we know it’s going to be a very difficult game for us,” Alford said. “We needed to get this one, to get that momentum before we go on the road.”

Alford said if Indiana wins that game, and finished 16-0, it means Indiana will have the only two undefeated season in college major sports as the Hoosiers 1976 basketball team was undefeated.

Alford’s Alma Mater

Alford played college basketball at Indoana.

The Hoosiers are playing Miami for the national football championship on Jan 19.

Steve Alford discusses Nevada’s 92-83 win over Wyoming on Saturday

Nevada men’s basketball coach Steve Alford discusses the Wolf Pack’s 92-83 win over Wyoming on Saturday

Nevada’s Remaining Schedule

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. at Utah State (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. at Air Force (TV: MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. vs. San Jose State (TV: KNSN, MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 5 p.m. at New Mexico (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. vs. Grand Canyon (TV: FS1/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Friday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. vs. UNLV (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m. at Boise State (TV: MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. vs. Fresno State (TV: KNSN, MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at San Diego State (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at San Jose State (TV: MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. vs. Utah State (TV: FS1/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m. vs. New Mexico (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at UNLV (TV: CBS Sports Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Tuesday, March 3, TBD at Wyoming (TV: MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m. vs. Air Force (TV: KNSN, MW Network, Ch. 21/Radio: 95.5 FM)

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

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January 10, 2026

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Police Union’s Vice President James Mortimore is on Nevada Wild.

“This is awesome!” the union’s Saturday, Jan. 10, Facebook post said.

All ten episodes of Nevada Wild season one are streaming on HBO Max.

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

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January 10, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on I-15 near the Las Vegas Strip Friday.

Police said the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at I-15 northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The crash involves the motorcyclist, a sports utility vehicle, and a commercial motor vehicle.

The motorcyclist died at the scene, police say.

A social media post from Nevada State Police just before 8 p.m. says the closure could last for four to six hours. Drivers in the area are being diverted to exit at Tropicana Avenue.

Traffic Alert – Las Vegas, NV
1/9/2026 – 6:54 p.m.: The Nevada Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash on the I15 Northbound at Tropicana Avenue.
The I15 is closed to all northbound traffic at Tropicana Avenue.
This closure is expected for the next four to… pic.twitter.com/JFfsahlLMU
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) January 10, 2026