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: Lawlor Events Center (capacity, 11,536)
TV/Radio: CBS Sports Network/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. In the second game, he fought foul trouble and tallied just five points on 1-of-8 shooting.