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Recap - Nevada Defeats San Jose State 81-72

Will Baker scored 23 points leading Nevada to a 81-72 victory over San Jose State at Lawlor Events Center on Tuesday.

Nevada won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread.

Grant Sherfield had 21 points for Nevada and Desmond Cambridge Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Grant Sherfield had 8 assists for them, while Desmond Cambridge Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

San Jose State got a 22-point performance from Omari Moore, who was supported by 14 points from Tibet Gorener. Omari Moore had 4 assists in a losing cause for San Jose State, while Myron (MJ) Amey Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds.

Nevada trailed at halftime, 43-40.

The rebound battle favored San Jose State as they grabbed 30 boards, while Nevada only had 24