Wolf Pack's second-half surge falls short in home opener

RENO, Nev — Nevada drops its home opener to Sacramento State, 70-60, despite a dominant fourth-quarter performance on Saturday evening.

Mahaila Harrison and Alexis Swillis led the Pack, combining for half of the team's points, while Aili Tanke dominated the boards with seven rebounds. Sacramento State's Koko Akridge scored 23, while Natalie Picton put up 17 points as the pair combined for 40 of the Hornets' 70 points.

Sacramento State came out hot with a three and a layup for a 5-0 start. Harrison sparked the Pack with a jumper, followed by a forced Hornet turnover and a three. Freshman Delaney Arredondo drained a shot from outside the arc on the next possession to lessen the deficit to seven…