Nevada rolls to an 85-70 win over Eastern Washington

Nevada rolls to an 85-70 win over Eastern Washington

March 21, 2016

RENO, Nev. – Tyron Criswell and Cameron Oliver combined for 60 points and 22 rebounds to lead Nevada to an 85-70 win over Eastern Washington.

Criswell posted 32 points and eight rebounds while Oliver had 28 points and 14 caroms as the Wolf Pack (21-13) overcame a 45-43 halftime deficit to outscore EWU 42-25 in the second half and advance to the CBI semifinals on Wednesday.

Eastern Washington (18-16) played without star player Venky Jois, who injured his knee in the Eagles’ win last Wednesday. Felix Von Hofe led Eastern with 20 points, Austin McBroom had 17 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, and Julian Harrell added 15 points.

Nevada will host Vermont on Wednesday.

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