The men traveled down south to in-state rivals UNLV for their first face off of conference play. Nevada lost 69-58 which is their third straight conference loss this season. They have not had a three time losing streak in conference play since the 2014-2015 season.
Nevada came into this game after two tough losses. First against Colorado State 77-66 and more recently against Utah State 78-49. UNLV just beat Colorado State on Jan. 28.
Starters Warren Washington was out along with Grant Sherfield. Washington was out with a finger injury and Sherfield was out due to a foot injury.