Nevada defeats Fresno St 65-66
Nevada Edges Fresno State in Thrilling 1-Point Victory
In a back-and-forth contest that had the crowd on the edge of their seats, the University of Nevada Wolf Pack (AWAY) edged out the Fresno State Bulldogs (HOME) 66-65 on Tuesday night at the Save Mart Center.
The primary storyline of this matchup was a dramatic comeback by the visiting team. After trailing by five points at halftime, Nevada erased the deficit to take the lead and ultimately emerge victorious in a game that came down to the wire.
Halftime Stats:
Fresno State led 26-21 going into the break, but Nevada's offense found its rhythm in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-39. The turning point in the game was the third quarter, when Nevada took control and never looked back.
Key Performer:
No specific player stood out as a standout performer in this matchup, however, Fresno State guard, Jamal Johnson, scored 13 points to lead his team.