Nevada women's basketball defeated San Jose State 82-65, securing the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye in the 2024 Mountain West Championships with seniors Lexie Givens and Victoria Davis leading the team with 15 points each.

The Big Picture

The victory solidifies Nevada's position in the upcoming championships and highlights the strong performance of key players in the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Freshman guard Dymonique Maxie achieved a career-high 11 assists.
  • Nevada made six 3-pointers in the second quarter and shot a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter.
State of Play
  • Nevada secured the No. 4 seed in the 2024 Mountain West Championships.
  • The team heads to Las Vegas to face the No. 5 seed, Colorado State, in the quarterfinals on March 11 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Nevada's bench scored 35 points on Tuesday, the most since January 17.
What's Next

Nevada women's basketball will compete in the Mountain West Championships, aiming for the NCAA Tournament's automatic bid with the first-round action starting on March 10.

Bottom Line

Nevada women's basketball secures a strong position in the upcoming championships with standout performances, positioning the team as a serious contender for the NCAA Tournament bid.