Boise State plays in MWC Tournament against the Nevada
Nevada Wolf Pack (11-20, 6-12 MWC) vs. Boise State Broncos (17-14, 7-11 MWC)
BOTTOM LINE: Boise State and Nevada meet in the MWC Tournament.
The Broncos' record in MWC play is 7-11, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference play. Boise State averages 70.0 points while outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game.
The Wolf Pack are 6-12 against MWC opponents. Nevada ranks eighth in the MWC allowing 66.1 points while holding opponents to 42.7% shooting.
Boise State scores 70.0 points per game, 3.9 more points than the 66.1 Nevada allows. Nevada averages 62.8 points per game, 3.2 fewer than the 66.0 Boise State gives up to opponents.
The teams did not play each other in the regular season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mary Kay Naro is averaging 3.1 points and 4.1 assists for the Broncos. Tatum Thompson is averaging 15.0 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 54.5% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Broncos: 3-7, averaging 67.3 points, 31.2 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 40.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.0 points per game.
Wolf Pack: 2-8, averaging 57.6 points, 29.5 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 5.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.6 points.
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