Nevada's 16-game win streak over Sacramento State snapped as Wolf Pack's offense struggles

Nevada's Winning Streak Ends Against Sacramento State

The Nevada women's basketball team saw its 16-game winning streak against Sacramento State come to an end on Thursday. The Wolf Pack struggled offensively, failing to make a single three-pointer for the first time in nearly four years.

Game Overview

In its first road game of the season, Nevada suffered a 65-45 loss at Hornet Pavilion in a rare weekday afternoon matchup. The Wolf Pack committed numerous turnovers and fell behind early, trailing 19-6 after the opening quarter. Despite narrowing the gap to five points at halftime with a determined second period, Nevada faltered again after the break.

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Historic Context

This defeat ended Nevada’s 16-game win streak over Sacramento State, marking the team's first loss to the Hornets since December 2016, when they fell 64-60.

Coach’s Reaction

“We had people really upset and disappointed in the way that we played,” said Nevada coach Amanda Levens. “It has nothing to do with Sac State, but it's a terrible loss. The group that we have is not a group that should lose by 20 to anybody on our schedule.”
Author’s Summary

The Wolf Pack’s rare offensive collapse and first loss to Sacramento State in nearly a decade highlight the challenges Nevada faces early in the season.

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Nevada Sports Net Nevada Sports Net — 2025-11-07

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