Thursday-ing the world of WAC hoops -- 3-0

Nevada was down one at halftime to Oral Roberts but outscored the hosts by 10 in the second 20 minutes to win 68-59 in Tulsa. A pair of frontcourt double-doubles -- Dario Hunt 18/10 and Olek Czyz 13/10 -- plus 17 points from Deonte Burton paced the Pack. Hunt also blocked five OR shot attempts and David Carter's crew won the battle of the boards 41-27. 

Kevin Henry covered the game for the RGJ.

Bucknell comes to town on Sunday.

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Host Utah State enjoyed a 37-25 lead after the first period over Cal State Bakersfield and eventually won 75-69. A quartet of Aggies post double figure scoring led by Preston Medlin's 24 points (plus six assists and five boards). Bringing back memories of the Aggies of yore, USU shot 50% to 40% for the Roadrunners.

Shawn Harrison, Kraig Williams and Tony Jones game report. Matt Sonnenberg issues a reader challenge (and later makes a Bruce Willis reference if that helps, or hinders). PTW is one of those latte-sipping snobs who only watches films with subtitles while beret adorned so we're helpless in determining an answer.

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Idaho made it a trifecta, topping visiting UC Santa Barbara 86-83 as the Vandals led 43-30 at the half and then stifled a Gaucho comeback. Deremy Geiger exploded for 22 points (5-7 on treys), Stephen Madison scored 20 and Kyle Barone contributed 19. Plus, Landon Tatum passed for 10 assists versus zero turnovers.

Josh Wright checks in.

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On Friday, it's Idaho versus Utah State in Logan. With a victory, the Vandals will have 20 wins. A triumph for USU will put the Aggies at 19.

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Jason Groves, here and here, leads into the New Mexico State - Indiana Big Dance matchup tonight.

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From Alex Kline/The Recruit Scoop: "Avery Holmes, a 2012 PG from North Salem (OR), has committed to San Francisco, per his coach"

Why post that here? Answer: From ESPN, a definite sleeper point guard out west is 6-1 senior Avery Holmes (Salem, Ore./North Salem). He needs to get better going left, but he has a solid frame with long arms, and he can knock down jump shots. He claims offers from Fresno State, Cal Poly and University of San Francisco.

Claims are sometimes real, sometimes not. Plus, the timing of when offers are extended and if still valid are items next to impossible to determine. 

Here's some video.