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Mountain West Tournament - Boise State Downs Nevada 71-69 - Match Report

Emmanuel Akot scored 22 points leading Boise State to a 71-69 victory over Nevada at Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday.

Boise State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread.

Marcus Shaver Jr. had 15 points for Boise State and Abu Kigab chipped in with 11 points. Abu Kigab had 6 assists for them, while Marcus Shaver Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Nevada got 25 points from Grant Sherfield in a losing cause and another 16 points from Desmond Cambridge Jr.. Grant Sherfield contributed 6 assists for them, while Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 6 rebounds.

Boise State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Boise State as they grabbed 34 boards, while Nevada only had 26