Nevada Opens NIT Play Against Murray State at Lawlor Events Center

RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Wolf Pack (22-12) will host the Murray State Racers (20-12) in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) on Wednesday, March 18, at Lawlor Events Center. This marks the sixth time in program history that Nevada is participating in the NIT.

Game Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. PST
• Location: Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nev.
• TV/Stream: ESPN+ (ESPN) with Derek Jones (play-by-play) and John Williams (analyst)
• Radio: 95.5 KNEV (Reno) and through the Varsity Network App, featuring John Ramey (play-by-play) and Nick Fazekas (analyst)

Looking Ahead

If Nevada wins, they have the opportunity to host the winner of the No. 3 seed George Mason/Liberty matchup in the second round of the NIT, with games scheduled for either Saturday or Sunday, March 21-22.

Last Time Out

Nevada concluded its season with a 79-66 loss to Utah State in the semifinals of the 2026 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Championship on Friday. Vaughn Weems and Chuck Bailey III led the Pack in scoring with 17 and 10 points, respectively. Weems also tied his career-high with nine rebounds.

Scouting Murray State

Murray State is coming off a 92-79 loss to the UIC Flames in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Thursday evening. Javon Jackson led the Racers with 30 points, although Mason Miller, Roman Domon, and Fred King each contributed in double figures with 12, 11, and 10 points, respectively. Murray State was outshot and outrebounded by UIC, 54-37 in field goal percentage and 42-32 in rebounds.

Series History

This will be the first-ever meeting between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Murray State Racers.

Racers Season Overview

Murray State had a strong start to the season, achieving a 16-3 record with a 12-game winning streak under first-year head coach Ryan Miller. They finished with a 12-8 record in the Missouri Valley Conference, sharing third place in the league standings.

Murray State Player Accolades

• Fred King: MVC Newcomer of the Year, MVC All-Newcomer Team, MVC All-Defensive Team
• Roman Domon: MVC Freshman of the Year, MVC Sixth Man of the Year, MVC All-Freshman Team, MVC All-Bench Team, All-MVC Third Team
• Javon Jackson: All-MVC Second Team

Camper Earns All-District Honors

Nevada’s Corey Camper Jr. Was named to the Second Team All-District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).