NEVADA (13-6, 7-2) at LONG BEACH STATE...

NEVADA (13-6, 7-2) at LONG BEACH STATE (7-11, 3-5)

Time--9. TV--ESPN.

Long Beach State lost twice last week but is tied for second in the Western Division. Guard James Cotton, who leads the Big West with a 22.7-point average, is ninth in the nation in scoring. Nevada forward Faron Hand averages 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds.