Unbeaten Wolf Pack needs to contain Jackrabbits early on
With a big lead, a group of Jackrabbits is extremely difficult to catch, even when pursued by a speedy, savvy Wolf Pack.
The Nevada men’s basketball team (10-0) is ranked seventh in the nation despite a tendency to fall behind early in games. After winning six road contests, the Wolf Pack has reassembled in Reno for a 6 p.m. Saturday contest against South Dakota State. The visiting Jackrabbits scored 139 points Tuesday night and are led Mike Daum, a potential high NBA draft pick.
During its stretch of road games, Nevada trailed at halftime to USC and was down by 12 at intermission against Arizona State. On Sunday, the Wolf Pack fell behind 11-0 to Grand Canyon. Last year, Nevada came back from double-digit deficits to Texas and Cincinnati to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
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