Weber State Goes Cold In Second Half In Loss To Nevada

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- The Weber State Wildcats traveled west to Reno to take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in a non-conference battle.

The Wildcats made it a battle early but foul trouble forced many Weber State starters to the bench and then Nevada shot lights out from beyond the ark in the second half, resulting in a run-away victory for the Wolf Pack.

Final from Reno.

Wildcats play at Hawaii on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/J7ZKzHMhzb

— Weber State Men’s Basketball (@WeberStateMBB) November 14, 2024

Weber State stunned Nevada out of the gates, outscoring the Wolf Pack through the first ten minutes. The Wildcats’ lead came part because Nevada was doing themselves no favors, shooting 9-17 from the free throw line throughout the first half. The Wildcats led 20-17 with 9:22 remaining in the first half, that would be the last time they would be in control of the game.

.@MiguelTomley10 3⃣ gives the Wildcats a 15-12 lead. pic.twitter.com/RSP0Gl7VoF

— Weber State Men’s Basketball (@WeberStateMBB) November 14, 2024

Nevada closed the half on a 23-8 run to lead by 12 going into halftime.

Weber State never got much of a chance to get back into the game in the second half as the two team’s offensive trends headed in opposite directions.

Nevada’s lead only grew as they shot nearly 60% from the field and made 7 three-pointers. Their free throw percentage also improved to 82% from the first to second half.

.@XavierDusell on 🎯 #BattleBorn | #PackParty pic.twitter.com/p9Ezjk4c6O

— Nevada Basketball (@NevadaHoops) November 14, 2024

For the Wildcats, on the other hand, their offense went ice cold. Weber State made only five total shots on 24 attempts in the second half. They made only one three-pointer in the second half and three in the game total on 20 attempts. The starting five shot a combined 26% from the field throughout the entire game.

This isn’t to say that the Wildcats didn’t have their opportunities. Weber State had 16 offensive rebounds, ten more than the Wolf Pack, but were unable to take advantage of the second chances.

The looming differences on the night were Nevada’s 15 points off turnovers and also their control down low, with 16 more points in the paint than Weber State.

Weber State will stay on the road, traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii to take on the Rainbow Warriors on Sunday, November 17, at 8:00 p.m. MT.

Tanner Tripp is a sports writer for KSL Sports covering all teams across the state of Utah. Follow him on X @tanner_tripp and Instagram @tanner.tripp here.

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