Nevada Wolf Pack Defeat San José State Spartans in Defensive Battle

RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Wolf Pack secured a 49-41 victory over the San José State Spartans in their second-to-last home game of the season on February 25, 2026. A strong defensive performance and forced turnovers proved crucial for the Wolf Pack.

Key Takeaways

• Nevada forced 21 turnovers and recorded 10 steals.
• Both teams struggled with shooting accuracy, with Nevada shooting 25.8% from the field and San José State at 27.3%.
• Britain Backus led all scorers with 17 points, shooting 3-for-5 from three-point range and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.

Game Summary

Nevada (9-19, 5-13 Mountain West) started strong with a 5-0 run, but San José State (4-25, 2-16 Mountain West) quickly responded with a run of their own to capture the lead. Nevada regained control with a 6-0 run fueled by takeaways from Britain Backus, leading to a 14-10 advantage after the first quarter.

The second quarter saw both teams struggle offensively, with limited field goals made. Nevada maintained a narrow lead heading into halftime.

San José State opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run, but Nevada responded with an 8-0 run of their own, sparked by Skylar Durley and Maia Rosarion. The Wolf Pack ultimately gained a lead of eight points late in the game.

Both teams experienced scoring droughts in the final minutes, but Nevada closed out the game with a 9-4 run to secure the 49-41 win.

Looking Ahead

Nevada will continue its homestand, hosting New Mexico on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1 p.m.