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Nevada Defeats Hawaii 72-66 - Recap
Nevada earned a 72-66 victory over Hawaii on Sunday, getting 16 points from Jarod Lucas at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Bettors who backed Nevada were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Kenan Blackshear had 12 points for Nevada and Nick Davidson chipped in with 11 points. Kenan Blackshear had 4 assists for them, while Nick Davidson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Hawaii got a 17-point performance from Bernardo da Silva, who was supported by 17 points from Noel Coleman. Noel Coleman had 3 assists in a losing cause for Hawaii, while Bernardo da Silva grabbed 10 rebounds.
Nevada was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Hawaii won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Next game, Nevada takes its act home to face Temple looking for another win. For Hawaii, they head home to face Portland.