Nevada Routs Robert Morris 86-49 in Opener
Elijah Price led Nevada with 19 points as the Wolf Pack built a 41-24 halftime lead at Lawlor Events Center.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Nevada defeated Robert Morris 86-49 in its men's basketball season opener at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Robert Morris had not won a season-opening game since 2020-21.
Why it matters
The lopsided result gives Nevada an early statement win while Robert Morris, which lost its top three players through the transfer portal, begins a rebuilt season. The margin highlights the challenge facing a reshaped roster against stronger opponents ahead.
Nevada won 86-49 with Elijah Price scoring 19 points and T.J. Coulter adding 14. Robert Morris made just 8 of 26 three-pointers while Nevada won the rebounding battle 47-32.
The players
Nevada Wolf Pack
The men's basketball program of the University of Nevada, Reno, competing in the Mountain West Conference.
Robert Morris Colonials
The men's basketball program of Robert Morris University, based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and a member of the Horizon League.
K.J. Garris Jr.
Robert Morris guard who led his team in scoring and rebounding in the season opener.
Elijah Price
Nevada player who led his team in scoring with 19 points in the win.
The details
Nevada scored the final 10 points of the first half to lead 41-24 at intermission, then opened the second half on a 12-0 run to push its advantage to 53-24. K.J. Garris Jr. led Robert Morris with 16 points, converting all nine of his free throw attempts and grabbing a team-high seven rebounds.
Timeline
Nov. 2, 2026: Nevada defeated Robert Morris in the season opener.
Friday: Robert Morris plays at Illinois-Chicago.
Nov. 11: Robert Morris plays No. 12 Arkansas.
Season Trajectory
Robert Morris has not won a season opener since its 2020-21 victory over Point Park, extending a recent pattern of early-season struggles. The result offers Nevada an early marker in a Mountain West campaign while Robert Morris works through a roster overhaul.
For Reno-area fans, Nevada's early win sets a positive tone for the Wolf Pack's home schedule at Lawlor Events Center. Robert Morris's struggles suggest its early-season results may remain uneven as the new lineup develops.
The takeaway
Early-season results can reveal how quickly a reshaped roster is coming together. Watch whether Robert Morris's guards maintain their scoring pace against tougher opponents in the coming weeks.
What happens next
Robert Morris plays at Illinois-Chicago on Friday and faces No. 12 Arkansas on Nov. 11.
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