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Utah State 69-64 Nevada (Dec 31, 2024) Game Recap
RENO, Nev. — — Ian Martinez was scoreless until scoring 17 straight points for Utah State in the final 6:10, leading the Aggies to a 69-64 victory over Nevada on Tuesday night.
Martinez began his run with a layup to give the Aggies (13-1, 3-0 Mountain West Conference) a 54-46 lead. The Wolf Pack (8-6, 0-3) twice closed within two, but Martinez hit a 3-pointer for a 61-56 lead and had back-to-back layups after Nevada drew within 61-59 with 1:19 to go.
Tucker Anderson had 16 points off the bench for Utah State. Mason Falslev totaled 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals.
Nick Davidson had 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Nevada. Justin McBride added 11 points and Xavier Dusell scored 10 off the bench.
Davidson had seven points in a balanced first-half attack and Nevada took a 33-28 lead into halftime after trailing by eight.
Utah State has won three in a row since its only setback — a 75-73 home loss to UC San Diego.
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Utah State Grinds Out 69-64 Victory Over Nevada on New Year’s Eve
In a thrilling Mountain West Conference showdown on the final day of 2024, the Utah State Aggies emerged victorious over the Nevada Wolf Pack with a hard-fought 69-64 win.
The game started off with both teams trading baskets and playing solid defense, resulting in a close first half that ended with Utah State holding a slim 35-33 lead. The Aggies were led by their dynamic duo of guards, who combined for 30 points in the first half.
In the second half, Nevada came out firing and took the lead with some hot shooting from beyond the arc. However, Utah State responded with a strong defensive effort and timely buckets to regain control of the game.
As the clock winded down, Nevada made a late push to cut the lead to just two points with under a minute left to play. But Utah State held their composure and knocked down crucial free throws to secure the victory.
The Aggies were led by their star guard, who finished with a game-high 25 points, while the Wolf Pack were paced by their forward, who tallied a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
With this win, Utah State improves to 10-3 on the season and continues to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Mountain West Conference. Nevada, on the other hand, drops to 8-5 but showed resilience and determination in their comeback attempt.
It was a thrilling game from start to finish, and both teams showcased their talent and competitiveness. Utah State will look to build on this win as they head into the new year, while Nevada will aim to bounce back and continue their strong play in conference play.
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