At noon: Wolf Pack opens MW vs. Utah State; here's the breakdown

Reno Gazette-Journal sports writer Chris Murray breaks down Nevada’s game against Utah State.

Nevada (25-6, 14-4) vs. Utah State (14-16, 7-11)
When: Thursday, noon
Where: Thomas & Mack Center (capacity, 19,522)
TV: CBS Sports Network (AT&T U-verse: 643/1643; Charter: 411; DirecTV: 221; Dish Network: 158)
Radio: 94.5 FM
Online: None
Betting line: Nevada by 8

Three keys for Nevada to win

1. Keep McEwen out of the paint: In the first game against Nevada, Utah State freshman point guard Koby McEwen scored 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting.