Nevada Basketball Rebounds with Victory Over Utah State
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team secured an 80-77 victory over the Utah State Aggies at Lawlor Events Center on Friday night, improving their overall record to 18-9 and their Mountain West Conference standing to 10-6. The win comes after being featured on this week’s Wolf Pack All Access program.
Nevada head coach Steve Alford discussed the team’s performance following the win in an interview featured on Wolf Pack All Access+, available here. The program shares additional content throughout the year in WPAA+ features.
The full interview with Alford is available for viewing, providing insights into the game and the team’s strategy. According to Nevada Sports Net, the interview was conducted after Nevada’s previous 92-83 win over Wyoming on January 11th, 2026.
The victory over Utah State sets the stage for another key conference matchup as the Wolf Pack will remain at home to host the New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team on Tuesday. This game presents another opportunity for Nevada to strengthen its position within the Mountain West Conference.
The Nevada Sports Net reported the game on February 22nd, 2026, at 11:23 PM PST. The Reno-Gazette Journal also covered the win, with a recap from Coach Alford available online.
Details surrounding the specifics of Alford’s comments regarding the Utah State game were not immediately available, but the Nevada Sports Net interview provides a platform for his analysis of the contest. The focus remains on the team’s ability to secure crucial wins as the season progresses.
The Wolf Pack’s recent success highlights their competitive edge within the Mountain West Conference. The team’s performance continues to draw attention and engagement from fans through platforms like Wolf Pack All Access+ and Nevada Sports Net.
