Meeks scores 18 to lift Nevada over Pacific 70-58
RENO, Nev. -- — Zane Meeks scored 18 points with 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Nevada to a 70-58 win over Pacific in it's home opener on Monday night.
Grant Sherfield had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists for Nevada, which pushed its record to 3-0 with wins over North Dakota State and Nebraska.
Daniss Jenkins had 19 points for the Tigers (1-1). Jeremiah Bailey added 12 points and eight rebounds. Broc Finstuen had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Pacific trailed by two at the half and briefly battled into a five-point lead in the second. Meeks drained back-to-back 3s around a Pacific miss as Nevada jumped ahead 57-48 with 8:41 remaining and didn't let the Tigers surge again.
Nevada plays San Francisco (2-2) at home on Wednesday. The Dons upset No. 4 Virginia at Bubbleville on Friday before falling to Rhode Island.
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2020-2021 West Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 5-0 | - | 14-0 |
| Pacific | 2-0 | 1.5 | 5-1 |
| BYU | 2-1 | 2 | 11-3 |
| San Francisco | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-7 |
| Santa Clara | 1-1 | 2.5 | 7-3 |
| Loyola Marymount | 1-1 | 2.5 | 6-4 |
| Pepperdine | 1-1 | 2.5 | 5-6 |
| San Diego | 0-1 | 3 | 1-4 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-3 | 4 | 9-5 |
| Portland | 0-4 | 4.5 | 6-7 |
2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 8-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Utah State | 8-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Colorado State | 7-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Nevada | 4-3 | 3.5 | 9-5 |
| San Diego State | 3-3 | 4 | 9-4 |
| Fresno State | 3-4 | 4.5 | 5-4 |
| UNLV | 1-2 | 4.5 | 3-6 |
| Air Force | 2-5 | 5.5 | 4-7 |
| Wyoming | 1-4 | 5.5 | 7-5 |
| New Mexico | 0-7 | 7.5 | 4-7 |
| San José St | 0-8 | 8 | 2-10 |