Lucas scores 22 as Nevada defeats Tulane 75-66
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- — Jarod Lucas had 22 points in Nevada's 75-66 victory over Tulane on Monday night in the Cayman Islands Classic.
Lucas added six rebounds for the Wolf Pack (5-0). Tre Coleman scored 13 points, which included 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Kenan Blackshear scored 11.
Jaylen Forbes led the way for the Green Wave (3-1) with 24 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Tulane also got 15 points and six assists from Sion James.
Lucas scored 14 points in the second half to lead Nevada's rally from a 32-29 halftime deficit.
Nevada will play Kansas State in the semifinals on Tuesday. Tulane will play Rhode Island in a consolation game.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Higgins
- John Gaffney
- Pat Adams
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10-1 | - | 18-4 |
| Utah State | 9-2 | 1 | 19-3 |
| Colorado State | 8-2 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| San Diego State | 8-3 | 2 | 15-5 |
| Boise State | 7-4 | 3 | 15-7 |
| UNLV | 5-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Nevada | 4-7 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Wyoming | 4-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| San José State | 4-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Fresno State | 1-10 | 9 | 5-17 |
| Air Force | 0-11 | 10 | 3-19 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7-1 | - | 17-4 |
| North Texas | 7-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| UAB | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-8 |
| Temple | 6-3 | 1.5 | 14-8 |
| Tulane | 6-3 | 1.5 | 12-10 |
| Florida Atlantic | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| East Carolina | 4-5 | 3.5 | 12-10 |
| South Florida | 4-5 | 3.5 | 11-11 |
| UTSA | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| Tulsa | 3-6 | 4.5 | 9-13 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Wichita State | 1-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Charlotte | 1-8 | 6.5 | 8-14 |
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