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No. 23 Utah State, Nevada clash amid strong MWC starts
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- No. 23 Utah State hosts Nevada in Logan riding a 5-0 MW start and seeks to extend its conference dominance amid a strong start for the Wolf Pack.
- Utah State sits 14-1 overall and 5-0 in the MW, marking a school-record third straight Top 25 appearance and elevating expectations entering the Nevada test.
- Nevada (12-4, 4-1) brings a strong conference start but enters this matchup after a recent slip, creating a pivotal clash in the crowded MW standings.
- Utah State extended its MW win streak to seven with a dominant 93-68 road win at Boise State, underscoring its offensive efficiency.
- In the Boise State win, Mason Falslev and Drake Allen provided notable scoring and playmaking as part of Utah State’s balanced attack.
- Nevada coach Steve Alford acknowledged defensive slippage while praising the team’s effort despite injuries, signaling the need for improved defense in a competitive MW.
- Nevada's Elijah Price posted 20 points and 13 rebounds in a recent showing, highlighting the Pack’s interior production in the matchup landscape.
- The latest series history shows Utah State holding the edge after last season’s meetings, setting a backdrop of familiarity for Wednesday’s game.
- Following Logan, Nevada travels to Air Force for the second leg of a two-game road swing, continuing MW action after the Utah State game.
- The MW remains highly competitive, with multiple teams carrying one or fewer league losses, shaping a tight race through January.
- AP News coverage adds a fresh context, noting Camper Jr.’s 31-point outing for Nevada as a catalyst for this potential upset narrative against a top-25 Utah State.
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