RENO, Nev. (AP) – Kenan Blackshear scored 19 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Nevada beat Utah State 85-70 on Friday night.
Blackshear made 9 of 15 shots from the floor and 10 of 11 free throws for the Wolf Pack (15-4, 5-1 Mountain West Conference). He also had five steals and five assists. Will Baker matched his career best with 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Baker sank 3 of 6 from 3-point range and added six rebounds. Jarod Lucas had 21 points and four assists, the trio accounting for all but 12 of Nevada’s points.
Taylor Funk and Steven Ashworth led the Aggies (14-4, 3-2) with 13 points apiece. Funk added nine rebounds. Trevin Dorius, Max Shulga and Sean Bairstow scored 11 each.
Blackshear’s second-half effort gave Nevada a 42-37 halftime lead.
Utah State: The Aggies host UNLV on Tuesday.
Nevada: The Wolf Pack will travel to play Boise State on Tuesday.
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