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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2021-22 West Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 4-0 | - | 15-2 |
| BYU | 5-1 | - | 17-4 |
| Saint Mary's | 3-1 | 1 | 15-4 |
| San Francisco | 3-2 | 1.5 | 16-4 |
| San Diego | 4-3 | 1.5 | 11-9 |
| Santa Clara | 2-2 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Portland | 1-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Pacific | 0-3 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Pepperdine | 0-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
2021-22 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 7-0 | - | 16-4 |
| Colorado State | 6-1 | 1 | 16-1 |
| Wyoming | 4-1 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Fresno State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 14-5 |
| San Diego State | 3-2 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Nevada | 3-3 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Air Force | 3-4 | 4 | 10-8 |
| UNLV | 3-4 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Utah State | 2-5 | 5 | 11-9 |
| San José State | 0-6 | 6.5 | 7-11 |
| New Mexico | 0-7 | 7 | 7-13 |