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Boise State vs Nevada Final: 85-70 - Recap

Marcus Shaver Jr. scored 28 points for Boise State on Wednesday, leading them to a 85-70 victory over Nevada at Lawlor Events Center.

Boise State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs.

Emmanuel Akot had 23 points for Boise State and Naje Smith chipped in with 11 points. Emmanuel Akot had 5 assists for them, while Mladen Armus was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Nevada got 26 points from Grant Sherfield in a losing cause and another 14 points from Desmond Cambridge Jr.. Grant Sherfield contributed 7 assists for them, while Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Boise State were victorious, as the score was 41-28 at the break.

Boise State had a 36-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Boise State takes its act home to face Air Force looking for another win. For Nevada, they head on the road to face Air Force.