Nevada Edges Saint Mary's 96-95 in Overtime
Nevada won on a last-second shot in overtime at the first men's college basketball game at Tahoe Blue Events Center.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
Nevada defeated Saint Mary's 96-95 in overtime after trailing late in regulation. The game was the first men's college basketball contest played at Tahoe Blue Events Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Why it matters
The win gives Nevada a memorable marquee result in the venue's debut men's college game, a milestone for the arena and for basketball fans across the state.
The final score was 96-95 in overtime, a one-point margin in a game Nevada trailed late. The extraction does not include box score or player-level statistics.
The players
Tahoe Blue Events Center
The Stateline, Nevada venue that hosted its first men's college basketball game with this matchup.
The details
Nevada trailed late before winning on a last-second shot in overtime. The contest was played at Tahoe Blue Events Center in Stateline, Nevada, marking the first men's college basketball game held there.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: Nevada defeats Saint Mary's 96-95 in overtime at Tahoe Blue Events Center.
Season Trajectory
The overtime win marks an early statement result for Nevada as it opens its season at a newly built venue. It establishes a first benchmark for the program in a arena debut.
The result shapes early-season standings and gives Nevada a notable non-conference win to point to. Fans of the program can track how the team builds on the overtime victory in upcoming games.
The takeaway
A close overtime result at a debut venue shows how a single late shot can define an early season. Readers following college basketball can watch how such narrow wins influence a team's rhythm over the coming weeks.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Basketball coverage across Nevada.
