UH men's hoops team still can't cash in against Nevada
Advertiser Staff
The University of Hawaii men's basketball team once again busted in Nevada today.
Nevada defeated the Rainbow Warriors, 74-63, in a Western Athletic Conference game at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nev.
It was Hawaii's 10th consecutive loss away from home, including a 0-4 road record this season. Hawaii teams now have a 0-12 record against Nevada in games played in Reno.
The 'Bows dropped to 9-9 overall and 1-5 in the WAC with their fourth consecutive loss. Nevada improved to 12-7 and 5-1.
Kareem Nitoto led Hawaii with 14 points and five assists. Roderick Flemings added 12 points, and Petras Balocka scored 10.
The 'Bows fell behind 8-0 to start the game, and trailed the entire way.
Hawaii cut a 20-point deficit down to six in the second half, but the Wolf Pack held off the 'Bows down the stretch.
Brandon Fields led Nevada with 19 points.
Hawaii is scheduled to depart Reno early tomorrow morning and arrive in Honolulu around 12:30 p.m. The 'Bows will host Utah State on Saturday at the Stan Sheriff Center.
