Nevada Basketball Falls to Utah State in Mountain West Tournament

Key Takeaways from the 79-66 Loss

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:35am

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Nevada's men's basketball team fell to Utah State 79-66 in the Mountain West Tournament on Friday in Las Vegas. Utah State took control of the game with a 13-2 run over the final two seconds of the first half and the first six minutes of the second half, building a commanding 50-34 lead that they would not relinquish. Nevada's top scorers, Corey Camper and Elijah Price, were held to just 15 combined points on 4-of-17 shooting as Utah State's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for the Wolf Pack.

Why it matters

This loss ends Nevada's season, as they await a potential invitation to a postseason tournament. The game highlighted Utah State's depth and defensive intensity, which overwhelmed Nevada and prevented their top scorers from getting going. The outcome raises questions about Nevada's ability to compete at the highest levels of the Mountain West Conference.

The details

Utah State outscored Nevada 13-2 over the final two seconds of the first half and the first six minutes of the second half, building a 50-34 lead that they would not relinquish. The Aggies maintained a lead of 10 or more points for the final 17 minutes and 42 seconds of the game. Seven Utah State players scored between 7 and 15 points, with Adlan Elamin leading the way with 15. Nevada struggled from three-point range, shooting just 5-of-19, and their top two scorers, Corey Camper and Elijah Price, were held to a combined 15 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Utah State outscored Nevada 13-2 over the final two seconds of the first half and the first six minutes of the second half.

The players

Vaughn Weems

Led Nevada with a game-high 17 points and 9 rebounds.

Adlan Elamin

Led Utah State with 15 points.

Corey Camper

Nevada's top scorer, held to just 6 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

Elijah Price

Nevada's second-leading scorer, held to 9 points on 0-of-6 shooting.

Joel Armotrading

Provided a spark off the bench for Nevada with 6 points and 5 rebounds.

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What’s next

Nevada (22-12) now awaits a decision on a potential invitation to a postseason tournament.

The takeaway

This loss raises questions about Nevada's ability to compete at the highest levels of the Mountain West Conference, as their top scorers were effectively shut down by Utah State's stifling defense and balanced offensive attack.