Saturday, February 21, 2009

Nevada starts the BracketBuster event off right

In a comeback victory and minus Coach Mark Fox, the Wolf Pack did just enough to hand Virginia Commonwealth a loss Friday night.

Nevada gets thrilling win over VCU
Chris Murray
Reno Gazette-Journal
February 21, 2009


Like many people across the country, all Nevada coach Mark Fox could do for the final 8 minutes of his team's BracketBuster game against VCU on Friday night was watch it on television.

Still, he knew the Wolf Pack was in good hands -- those of David Carter.

Under the guidance of the longtime Wolf Pack assistant coach, Nevada mounted a comeback for the ages inside Lawlor Events Center to beat VCU, 71-70, in front of 6,205 boisterous fans.

Down 60-51 with 8 minutes, 20 seconds remaining -- when Fox was ejected after picking up his second technical foul in 18 seconds -- Nevada closed the game on a 20-10 run to turn what looked like a certain loss into an improbable victory...

Go here for the remainder.

For a bevy of post-game quotes, go here.

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