CS Fullerton, Caught Short, Loses Big to Nevada, 91-77
Facing one of the Big West’s most physically imposing teams without your top scorer and rebounder is certainly not a spirit-lifting prospect.
Things haven’t been going well for Cal State Fullerton in the last three games anyway, but the Titans had to go against Nevada on Thursday night without Winston Peterson, the second-leading scorer in the Big West, who has strep throat.
It was a fairly predictable victory for the Wolf Pack, 91-77, but Fullerton gave Nevada some anxious moments by cutting the lead to 65-60 with seven minutes remaining.
Nevada’s three-game losing streak ended and Fullerton’s stretched to four games, its longest of the season. Nevada (11-9) moved up to 7-5 in conference play; the Titans fell to 6-14, 4-8.
Forward David Harrison scored 24 points and guard Chuck Overton had 20, both career highs, but the Titans couldn’t overcome Nevada’s 48-24 rebounding advantage.
“Their domination of their offensive board was the largest single factor in the game,” Titan Coach Bob Hawking said.
Guard Brian Green led the Wolf Pack with 24 points, with forward Jimmy Moore getting 16 and reserve guard Shawn Pughsley adding 15.
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