Nevada Women’s Basketball vs Boise State – When I Grow Up Game

by liam.oconnor - Sports Editor

Nevada Women’s Basketball Welcomes Boise State in Midweek Mountain West Clash

Nevada (7-14, 3-8 MW) will host Boise State (17-5, 8-3 MW) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. The game, the second “When I Grow Up” game of the season for the Wolf Pack, will be broadcast on the mountain West Network/NSN and carried on the radio via The Varsity Network/KPLY 630 AM with Jacob Van Roekel providing play-by-play.

Wolf Pack Seek to Rebound After Road Loss

The Nevada women’s basketball team is looking to bounce back after a 67-54 defeat at San Diego state on Saturday. Despite being outrebounded 36-32,the Pack demonstrated strength in several areas,particularly in bench points,where they held a commanding 25-13 advantage.Nevada also capitalized on opportunities with 12 second-chance points while preventing the Aztecs from scoring any. Though, a significant second-half slump, where they fell behind by as much as 20 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately proved decisive.

Maia Rosario led Nevada in scoring with a season-high 14 points, adding six rebounds to her performance. Imbie Jones paced the team in rebounding, also achieving a season-best with eight boards. Izzy sullivan contributed 12 points, joining Rosario in double figures.

Reader question– What adjustments do you think the Wolf Pack need to make in the second half to avoid similar slumps in future games?

Boise State Rides Seven-Game Win Streak into Reno

Boise State enters Wednesday’s contest with considerable momentum, having extended its winning streak to seven games with a dominant 96-62 victory over San José State on Saturday. The Broncos exploded offensively in the first quarter, scoring 39 points and maintaining a high level of efficiency throughout the game. They shot 48% from the field and an extraordinary 50% from beyond the arc.

The Broncos’ dominance extended to the boards, securing 48 rebounds compared to San José State’s 31. Their aggressive defense forced 10 turnovers, which they converted into 36 points. Dani Bayes recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Tatum Thompson led all scorers with 28 points.

Did you know?– Boise State’s 96 points against San José State marked their highest scoring output in a Mountain West Conference game this season.

Previous Matchup Favored the Broncos

Nevada and Boise State last faced each other on New Year’s Eve in Idaho, a game the Wolf Pack lost 74-62. Wednesday’s game presents an possibility for Nevada to avenge that earlier defeat on their home court.

Tickets for the game are currently available for purchase.

Why: Nevada is looking to rebound from a loss and Boise State is riding a winning streak. The game is a Mountain West Conference matchup.
Who: Nevada (7-14, 3-8 MW) will host Boise State (17-5, 8-3 MW). Key players include Maia Rosario,Imbie Jones,Izzy Sullivan for Nevada and Dani Bayes and Tatum Thompson for Boise State.
What: A women’s basketball game between nevada and Boise State.
How it ended: The previous matchup ended in a 74-62 victory for Boise State.The outcome of Wednesday’s game is yet to be determined.

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