Nevada Wolf Pack at Colorado State Rams
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Clifford scores 22, Colorado State takes down Nevada 79-71
Clifford also contributed nine rebounds and five assists for the Rams (17-9, 11-4 Mountain West Conference). Jalen Lake scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and added five assists. Rashaan Mbemba shot 3 of 7 from the field and 6 of 10 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
Nick Davidson led the Wolf Pack (15-11, 7-8) with 22 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Tyler Rolison added 21 points and three steals for Nevada. Brandon Love had nine points and two steals.
Clifford scored six points in the first half and Colorado State went into halftime trailing 36-33. Clifford's 16-point second half helped Colorado State close out the eight-point victory.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Colorado State visits UNLV and Nevada squares off against Boise State at home.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 71 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 71 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Kyan Evans Defensive Rebound. | 71 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Justin McBride missed Three Point Jumper. | 71 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Nique Clifford made Free Throw. | 71 - 79 |
Statistics
 NEV |
 CSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 27-54 | FG | 24-44 |
| 50 | Field Goal % | 55 |
| 4-12 | 3PT | 11-21 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 52 |
| 13-17 | FT | 20-27 |
| 76 | Free Throw % | 74 |
| 15 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 3 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 12 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 11 | Assists | 21 |
| 9 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 20 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 21 | Fouls | 18 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 19 |
Game Information
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Attendance: 4,720 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| New Mexico | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Nevada | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Grand Canyon | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| UNLV | 1-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Colorado State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Wyoming | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Boise State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |