This week in Nevada athletics features key competitions in swimming, basketball, baseball, and tennis. Swimmers Scarlett Ferris and Moji Pholjamjumrus will compete at the NCAA Championships starting Thursday, while the men's basketball team hosts Murray State in the NIT on Wednesday. Baseball, after a road sweep of Fresno State, will play Fresno Pacific and Air Force in a five-game home stretch. Women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 tennis teams continue Mountain West play with matches against various opponents, and the track and field team kicks off its outdoor season with the Cal Invitational.

By the Numbers
  • Men's basketball holds a record of 22-12, entering the NIT as the No. 2 seed.
  • Baseball currently has an 11-6 record, winning eight of its last nine games.
State of Play
  • Nevada men's basketball looks to advance past round one of the NIT, hosting Murray State at Lawlor Events Center.
  • Swimming and diving have two competitors at the NCAA Championships, marking a significant national-level competition.
What's Next

Following this week, the men's basketball team may play a second-round game if they win against Murray State. The baseball team will host San Francisco after the series with Air Force, while women鈥檚 tennis aims to secure wins in their upcoming Mountain West matches.

Bottom Line

This week serves as a pivotal moment for Nevada athletics, with crucial home games and national competitions that could shape the season's trajectory across multiple sports.