UNLV vs. Nevada Short Report | Oct 14, 2023
Mackay Stadium
Reno, NV
Oct 14, 2023
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Game Recap
The UNLV Rebels defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack with a final score of 45-27 in an action-packed game. The Rebels started strong, scoring two quick touchdowns in the first quarter, including a 59-yard pass from Jayden Maiava to Ricky White. In the second quarter, the Rebels extended their lead with another touchdown pass by Maiava and a rushing touchdown by Donavyn Lester, making the score 28-7 at halftime.
In the second half, the Wolf Pack made efforts to catch up with touchdowns by Brendon Lewis and Sean Dollars but were unable to bridge the gap. UNLV's Donavyn Lester had an impressive 66-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. Despite a late touchdown by Nevada's Isaah Crocker, UNLV's lead remained unassailable.
Key Plays:
Ricky White (UNLV)
Donavyn Lester (UNLV)
Dalevon Campbell (Nevada)
Donavyn Lester (UNLV)
Ricky White (UNLV)
Donavyn Lester (UNLV)
Sean Dollars (Nevada)
Vincent Davis Jr. (UNLV)
Isaah Crocker (Nevada)
Standout Players:
Jayden Maiava (UNLV, QB)
Completed 20 of 25 passes for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing precision and consistency.Ricky White (UNLV, WR)
Caught 8 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an impressive 82-yard reception.Donavyn Lester (UNLV, RB)
Rushed 10 times for 99 yards and 3 touchdowns, highlighting his speed and resilience.Brendon Lewis (Nevada, QB)
Passed for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushed for 115 yards, demonstrating dual-threat capability despite the loss.Sean Dollars (Nevada, RB)
Rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown, contributing significantly to Nevada's attempts to close the score gap.Johnathan Baldwin (UNLV, DB)
Recorded an interception and two passes defended, helping to stymie Nevada's passing attack.
Team
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UNLV Rebels
14
14
10
7
45
Nevada Wolf Pack
7
0
7
13
27
