Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sunday's report on last night's contests

Nevada trekked down to San Jose State and opened an eight-point lead at the half, 35-27. The point differential got closer but the horn eventually sounded with the Wolf Pack leading 76-70. Olek Czyz posted a 27/10 double-double and Malik Story added 23 points, shooting 6-11 from long distance. Deonte Burton had an uncharacteristically quiet night, attempting but seven shots although he finished with eight assists versus zero TOs. James Kinney was on tonight for the Spartans, concluding with 26 points, five boards and four assists while Keith Shamburger produced 17 markers plus six assists.

Chris Murray was on press row, also posted a 'notes' column and  tweeted the pairing.

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Idaho welcomed Louisiana Tech and led 33-26 after the initial 20 minutes.The Vandals finished ahead 73-64 powered by 15 points apiece from Kyle Barone, Deremy Geiger and Landon Tatum. Barone also snatched 15 rebounds to earn a double-double. Don Verlin's bunch won the rebounding battle 33-23 and shot 54% overall. Cordarius Johnson led LT in both categories with 21 points and seven boards. Raheem Appleby shot 0-8 on the night.

Josh Wright game reports. Vandal Nation tweeted the matchup.

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Hawaii bid aloha to Fresno State and the two then battled fairly evenly all night with the Rainbow Warriors finally coming out on top 62-58. Vander Joaquim totaled 23 points and 12 rebounds against the smaller Bulldogs while Zane Johnson went for four points in 39 minutes of action. UH shot 51% on the night. Jerry Brown led FSU with 17 points. Kevin Olekaibe took just six shots in scoring eight points. Coach Rodney Terry's team shot 39% overall.  

Wes Nakama filed a game report. Brian McInnis was twitterin'. Robert Kueada also checks in.

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Sam Wasson has a report on the New Mexico State victory in Logan.

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