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Small Ball: The future of the men’s basketball team


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Hurdles greet Carter after hiring


Gun cases, transfers and the departure of one of the most successful coaches in school history has some Wolf Pack men’s basketball fans thinking the train has derailed.

Pack nears season’s end


After splitting a four game series with the 2008 National Champions, Nevada head baseball coach Gary Powers remains positive — the Wolf Pack baseball team controls its own destiny.

Phillips to plead not guilty


Former Nevada basketball player Ahyaro Phillips will plead not guilty to charges of carrying a concealed weapon when he appears before the Reno Justice Court, Phillips’ attorney John Arrascada said.

Bautista ‘done for season’


Nevada’s opening day starter Stephen Bautista will not pitch again for the rest of the season because of MRI results received last week that diagnosed him with a degenerative hip condition, Nevada head baseball coach Gary Powers said.

Pack fights to convince, keep recruit


Nevada recruit Steven Bjornstad asked out of his letter of intent to play basketball at Nevada Wednesday, Reno Gazette-Journal sports writer Chris Murray reported in his blog Friday night.

Former coach turns down $151,000 offer


The University of Nevada, Reno offered $151,000 dollars Friday to former Nevada soccer coach Terri Patraw in a move that was deemed strategic by the school.

Groth, Carter defend basketball team in light of Phillips’ dismissal


Nevada athletic director Cary Groth and head basketball coach David Carter pledged to “shoot straight” on issues concerning current players involved in Ahyaro Phillips’ possession of a deadly weapon charge and the overall state of the men’s basketball program.

April 23, 2009 - Baseball weekly wrap up


Fight linked to Phillips’ exit


Former Nevada basketball player Ahyaro Phillips’ gross misdemeanor possession of a deadly weapon charge levied Friday stemmed from an altercation he had with two Nevada football players on April 11, Nevada Senior Associate Athletic Director Keith Hackett said.

Pack golfer of the week has bigger goals


Nevada junior golfer Ryan Hallisey was named the Western Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week (April 6-12) for his play at the Stevinson Ranch Invitational in Stevinson, Calif. Nevada’s golf team is about to compete in the WAC Championships next week and Hallisey will be a key component to the team’s success. The Nevada [...]

Moss brings Nevada speed


Westley Moss is happy he is finally finding green.

Hart’s blast keeps Pack in 1st


A low, inside fastball morphed into a soaring home run Sunday as the Wolf Pack won 8-7 and split its four-game series with New Mexico State.

Carter’s decision was quick, justified and best for the team


It might not have been the Statue of Liberty call on the last play of a game, but Nevada men’s basketball head coach David Carter made his first huge decision Friday since taking his new job. Without hesitation, Carter kicked former Nevada forward Ahyaro Phillips off the team. It wasn’t easy.

Non-WAC matches allow Pack to fine tune


Nevada is in first place. That’s right. The Wolf Pack is leading the Western Athletic Conference in one of the nation’s three major sports.

Meet UNR’s Mr. Runnin’ Rebel


Phenom returns from Davis Cup


The line between sports and country is thin for Nevada tennis player Wessim Derbel.

Achelpohl’s stellar outing highlights weekend


The evolution of Nevada pitcher Derek Achelpohl can best be described by comparing his first appearance with Nevada to his last.

Meet UNR’s Runnin’ Rebel


Eric Thornley isn’t your average University of Nevada, Reno student.