The Nevada volleyball team was on the verge of a major upset.

The Wolf Pack (11-13, 6-8) led 2-0 Thursday and needed to win one more set to beat the Western Athletic Conference’s second-place team.

Instead of getting the win, though, the 650 fans in attendance witnessed a stunningly different New Mexico State (17-7, 11-1) team, while Nevada senior Allison Hernandez noticed a different Wolf Pack team.

Whether she is charging the net, making a key pass or diving for a dig, Nicole Link is always showcasing her versatility.

The Wolf Pack volleyball team stared a loss in the face, but persevered.

The Nevada rugby team battled an older, familiar foe Saturday at Wolf Pack Park.

Nevada lost another game in its closing minutes Saturday when UC Davis kicked the tie-breaking free kick in the 88th, securing its fifth victory of the season.

The Pack’s new threat Jorgan Staker has to fill the shoes of a champion, and she knows it. With the loss of All-Western Athletic Conference right-side hitter Teal Ericson, the pressure is on the 6-foot-1 junior to really make 2008 an impact year. Luckily for Nevada, Staker has plenty of experience and feels comfortable stepping up to the challenge of leading this year’s offense.