Vaughn Weems and Styles Phipps scored a combined 58 points as the Nevada Wolf Pack edged the Saint Mary's Gaels 96-95 in overtime on Sunday at Tahoe Blue Event Center.
The Wolf Pack set the tone early, taking the first half 42-35. The Wolf Pack trailed by as many as 9 points before storming back. A 10-0 run in the first half put them in front early.
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For Nevada, Vaughn Weems finished with 33 points, five rebounds and three steals, Styles Phipps had 25 points and five assists, while Elijah Price chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.
For Saint Mary's, Joshua Dent had 30 points and five assists, and Mantas Juzenas added 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
The Wolf Pack improved to 2-0. The Gaels fell to 2-1.
The Wolf Pack are first in the Mountain West and have won two straight. The Gaels are first in the WCC. Saint Mary's is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road.
The Wolf Pack are back in action when they visit the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Gaels next host the UIC Flames on Friday, Nov. 13, at 10:00 p.m. ET.
