Nevada Looks to Rebound Against San Jose State in MW Basketball

The Wolf Pack seek to bounce back from a loss at San Diego State as they take on the struggling Spartans.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Nevada men's basketball team will travel to San Jose State on Tuesday, looking to recover from a 71-57 defeat at the hands of San Diego State over the weekend. Elijah Price led the Wolf Pack in the loss with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Corey Camper Jr. added 16 points and five boards.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for Nevada's positioning in the Mountain West standings, as they currently sit in fourth place in the conference with a 9-5 record. A win over the struggling Spartans, who are just 1-13 in conference play, could help the Wolf Pack solidify their spot in the upper half of the MW.

The details

Nevada previously defeated San Jose State 87-54 on January 20th in Reno. In that game, Corey Camper Jr. led the Wolf Pack with 19 points, while Kaleb Lowery, Tayshawn Comer and Peyton White each added 12. Nevada leads the Mountain West in free throws made per game at 19.2, and they also rank second in the conference in three-point percentage at 38.0%.

  • The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Nevada lost 71-57 at San Diego State on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Elijah Price

Led Nevada with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss to San Diego State.

Corey Camper Jr.

Scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the loss to San Diego State, and led Nevada with 19 points in the previous win over San Jose State.

San Jose State

The Spartans have struggled this season, posting a 1-13 record in Mountain West play.

Nevada

The Wolf Pack currently sit in fourth place in the Mountain West standings with a 9-5 conference record.

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The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for Nevada to bounce back from their loss to San Diego State and solidify their position in the upper half of the Mountain West standings. A strong performance at the free throw line and continued perimeter shooting could help the Wolf Pack secure a much-needed victory over the struggling Spartans.