RENO, Nevada Wolf Pack (AP) Nevada honored its seniors in the Wolf Pack's final regular-season game - and the upperclassmen delivered an impressive victory.
Caleb Martin scored 25 points and twin brother Cody added 14 to lead No. 17 Nevada to an 81-53 rout of San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday night that clinched a share of the Mountain West title with Utah State.
The Martin twins - both seniors - combined to shoot 12 of 19 and Nevada (28-3, 15-3 Mountain West) finished at 53.1 percent as a team. Jordan Caroline has 16 points and Trey Porter had 13.
''It means everything to share a moment with my Mom in town, people in town, playing with my brother one last time,'' Caleb Martin said. ''We couldn't have asked for a better ending to the regular season and the seniors to go out with a bang here - winning like that against a team that beat us.''
Nevada recognized the collegiate careers of seven basketball players - including six transfers - on Senior Night.
''I told them I loved them and thanked them for taking me and my family on this ride,'' Nevada coach Eric Musselman said of his seniors. ''Now with guys that have been with us for four years, it's just a lot different of an experience than coaching at the NBA level. I don't think after my last game with the (Sacramento) Kings I was hugging everybody, crying and telling them I loved them. I don't think that really happened with Metta World Peace, K-Mart and those guys.''
San Diego State had as many personal fouls as rebounds (25) - with one offensive rebound.
Nevada grabbed 42 boards and beat the Aztecs 26-12 in the paint. Nevada made 20 free throws to San Diego State's seven.
''You want to peak at the right time and I think that's what we are doing,'' Caroline said. ''We are trending upwards, especially at tournament time.''
The Wolf Pack jumped out to a 16-5 lead in the first five minutes in front of 11,243, but San Diego State answered with a 10-0 run in the final two minutes of the first half and entered the break trailing 42-37.
Nevada never trailed in the game and dominated the second half, outscoring San Diego State 39-16.
Jeremy Hemsley led San Diego State (19-12, 11-7) with 16 points. Matt Mitchell and Devin Watson each scored 14 for the Aztecs, who shot 34.6 percent as a team.
''Those seniors are relentless, especially the Martin twins and Caroline,'' Hemsley said. ''I have a lot of respect for them and I think they have a lot of respect for me, too. It's a great atmosphere. I wanted to cry just knowing it was my last night playing here. It's something you're going to miss, playing in front of fans like that, who know you're name and are going to talk trash to you.''
BIG PICTURE
SDSU: The Aztecs finished the season tied with UNLV for fourth place in the Mountain West and will enter the tournament as the fourth seed.
Nevada: The Wolf Pack got revenge for its 65-57 loss at San Diego State on Feb. 20, and broke its three-game losing streak against the Aztecs.
PERFECT AT LAWLOR, ATTENDANCE RECORD
Nevada finished the season 15-0 at Lawlor Events Center, and grabbed its 18th straight home victory, which tied a school record. Nevada's announced attendance of 11,243 pushed its season attendance to 163,169 - a program record.
BETTER AT HOME
The Wolf Pack's three losses this season came on the road against New Mexico, San Diego State and Utah State. Nevada beat each of those teams at home by a combined 244-164.
UP NEXT
SDSU: Plays Thursday against UNLV in the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas.
Nevada: Plays Thursday against the winner of the No. 8 vs. No. 9 play-in game in the Mountain West Tournament. Nevada enters next week's conference tournament as the No. 1 seed because it owns a tiebreaker with Utah State: record against third-place Fresno State. ''Now it's free game,'' Caleb Martin said about the upcoming conference tournament. ''(We) ain't going to worry about no rankings anymore. Everybody is on the same level now. That's how I like it.''
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1st Half
SDSU
Aztecs
37
NEV
Wolf Pack
42
Time
Team
Play
Score
20:00
Jumpball received by Nevada
19:54
+2
Cody Martin made jump shot
0-2
19:37
+2
Jalen McDaniels made jump shot
2-2
19:14
Offensive foul on Tre'Shawn Thurman
19:14
Turnover on Tre'Shawn Thurman
18:56
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
18:54
Defensive rebound by Trey Porter
18:36
+3
Tre'Shawn Thurman made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Trey Porter
2-5
18:35
Offensive foul on Nathan Mensah
18:35
Turnover on Nathan Mensah
18:31
+3
Caleb Martin made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Trey Porter
2-8
18:15
Matt Mitchell missed 3-pt. jump shot
18:13
Defensive rebound by Trey Porter
18:06
+2
Cody Martin made jump shot
2-10
17:41
Offensive foul on Matt Mitchell
17:41
Turnover on Matt Mitchell
17:23
Cody Martin missed jump shot
17:21
Offensive rebound by Cody Martin
17:16
+2
Cody Martin made layup
2-12
17:03
+3
Matt Mitchell made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Devin Watson
5-12
16:45
Tre'Shawn Thurman missed jump shot
16:43
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
16:38
Traveling violation turnover on Jalen McDaniels
16:20
+2
Trey Porter made dunk, assist by Caleb Martin
5-14
15:52
Matt Mitchell missed jump shot
15:50
Defensive rebound by Tre'Shawn Thurman
15:37
Jordan Caroline missed jump shot
15:35
Offensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
15:34
+2
Jordan Caroline made layup
5-16
15:07
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
15:05
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
14:58
Cody Martin missed 3-pt. jump shot
14:56
Offensive rebound by Nevada
14:56
Personal foul on Nolan Narain
14:53
Caleb Martin missed jump shot
14:51
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
14:41
+3
Jeremy Hemsley made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jordan Schakel
8-16
14:36
Personal foul on Nolan Narain
14:19
Caleb Martin missed 3-pt. jump shot
14:17
Defensive rebound by Devin Watson
14:09
Jalen McDaniels missed dunk
14:07
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
14:01
Lost ball turnover on Caleb Martin, stolen by Jalen McDaniels
13:53
+3
Jeremy Hemsley made 3-pt. jump shot
11-16
13:32
+3
Caleb Martin made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Tre'Shawn Thurman
11-19
13:15
Offensive foul on Nathan Mensah
13:15
Turnover on Nathan Mensah
13:01
+2
Tre'Shawn Thurman made jump shot, assist by Caleb Martin
11-21
12:31
Devin Watson missed layup
12:29
Defensive rebound by Cody Martin
12:24
Bad pass turnover on Cody Martin
12:15
Personal foul on Jordan Caroline
12:09
+2
Matt Mitchell made jump shot, assist by Aguek Arop
13-21
11:59
+2
Caleb Martin made layup, assist by Cody Martin
13-23
11:35
Devin Watson missed jump shot
11:33
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
11:22
Jazz Johnson missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:20
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
11:13
+3
Jeremy Hemsley made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Matt Mitchell
16-23
10:47
+2
Jordan Caroline made layup, assist by Caleb Martin
16-25
10:24
Personal foul on Caleb Martin
10:16
Jeremy Hemsley missed 3-pt. jump shot
10:14
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
10:13
Personal foul on Nolan Narain
9:58
+2
Jazz Johnson made jump shot
16-27
9:39
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
9:37
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
9:19
Jazz Johnson missed 3-pt. jump shot
9:17
Defensive rebound by Joel Mensah
8:52
Lost ball turnover on Adam Seiko, stolen by Caleb Martin
8:48
+2
Caleb Martin made dunk
16-29
8:25
Jeremy Hemsley missed 3-pt. jump shot
8:23
Defensive rebound by Jordan Brown
8:10
Jazz Johnson missed 3-pt. jump shot
8:08
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
8:02
Shooting foul on Jordan Brown
8:02
Matt Mitchell missed 1st of 2 free throws
8:02
+1
Matt Mitchell made 2nd of 2 free throws
17-29
8:02
+1
Matt Mitchell made 2nd of 2 free throws
18-29
7:39
+3
Cody Martin made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Caleb Martin
18-32
7:13
Bad pass turnover on Devin Watson
7:00
Traveling violation turnover on Jazz Johnson
6:40
Shooting foul on Cody Martin
6:40
Jalen McDaniels missed 1st of 2 free throws
6:40
+1
Jalen McDaniels made 2nd of 2 free throws
19-32
6:40
+1
Jalen McDaniels made 2nd of 2 free throws
20-32
6:28
Offensive foul on Jordan Brown
6:28
Turnover on Jordan Brown
6:12
Matt Mitchell missed jump shot
6:10
Defensive rebound by Trey Porter
6:07
Personal foul on Jalen McDaniels
6:07
+1
Trey Porter made 1st of 2 free throws
20-33
6:07
Trey Porter missed 2nd of 2 free throws
6:07
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
5:40
+3
Matt Mitchell made 3-pt. jump shot
23-33
5:17
Jordan Caroline missed jump shot
5:16
Offensive rebound by Nevada
5:16
Personal foul on Aguek Arop
5:16
+1
Trey Porter made 1st of 2 free throws
23-34
5:16
+1
Trey Porter made 2nd of 2 free throws
23-35
5:05
+3
Devin Watson made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jeremy Hemsley
26-35
4:54
Lost ball turnover on Cody Martin, stolen by Devin Watson
4:40
+3
Devin Watson made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jalen McDaniels
29-35
4:23
Personal foul on Jalen McDaniels
4:23
+1
Cody Martin made 1st of 2 free throws
29-36
4:23
+1
Cody Martin made 2nd of 2 free throws
29-37
4:11
Bad pass turnover on Jeremy Hemsley
3:57
+3
Cody Martin made 3-pt. jump shot
29-40
3:32
Shooting foul on Cody Martin
3:32
Matt Mitchell missed 1st of 2 free throws
3:32
Matt Mitchell missed 2nd of 2 free throws
3:32
Matt Mitchell missed 2nd of 2 free throws
3:32
Defensive rebound by Trey Porter
3:19
Jazz Johnson missed 3-pt. jump shot
3:17
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
3:09
+3
Devin Watson made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jeremy Hemsley
32-40
2:40
Lost ball turnover on Tre'Shawn Thurman
2:40
Personal foul on Tre'Shawn Thurman
2:40
Jordan Schakel missed free throw
2:40
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
2:31
Shooting foul on Jordan Schakel
2:31
Trey Porter missed 1st of 2 free throws
2:31
Trey Porter missed 2nd of 2 free throws
2:31
Trey Porter missed 2nd of 2 free throws
2:31
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
2:13
+2
Jeremy Hemsley made layup
34-40
1:56
Bad pass turnover on Jazz Johnson, stolen by Jeremy Hemsley
1:49
+3
Devin Watson made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jeremy Hemsley
37-40
1:27
Caleb Martin missed 3-pt. jump shot
1:25
Defensive rebound by Aguek Arop
1:17
Aguek Arop missed layup
1:15
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
1:03
Lost ball turnover on Jordan Caroline, stolen by Jeremy Hemsley
57.0
+2
Jeremy Hemsley made layup
39-40
36.0
+2
Caleb Martin made layup
39-42
4.0
Devin Watson missed jump shot
2.0
Offensive rebound by Aguek Arop
1.0
Aguek Arop missed layup, blocked by Trey Porter
1.0
Defensive rebound by Jazz Johnson
2nd Half
SDSU
Aztecs
16
NEV
Wolf Pack
39
Time
Team
Play
Score
19:44
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
19:42
Defensive rebound by Trey Porter
19:24
Trey Porter missed layup
19:22
Offensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
19:13
+2
Trey Porter made dunk, assist by Tre'Shawn Thurman
37-44
18:54
+2
Jeremy Hemsley made jump shot
39-44
18:31
Shooting foul on Nolan Narain
18:31
+1
Trey Porter made 1st of 2 free throws
39-45
18:31
+1
Trey Porter made 2nd of 2 free throws
39-46
18:12
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
18:10
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
17:54
Offensive foul on Trey Porter
17:54
Turnover on Trey Porter
17:28
Jeremy Hemsley missed 3-pt. jump shot
17:26
Defensive rebound by Cody Martin
17:20
Shooting foul on Nathan Mensah
17:20
+1
Trey Porter made 1st of 2 free throws
39-47
17:20
Trey Porter missed 2nd of 2 free throws
17:20
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
16:54
Shooting foul on Cody Martin
16:54
Devin Watson missed 1st of 2 free throws
16:54
Devin Watson missed 2nd of 2 free throws
16:54
Defensive rebound by Nevada
16:33
Tre'Shawn Thurman missed 3-pt. jump shot
16:31
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
16:22
+3
Matt Mitchell made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Jalen McDaniels
42-47
16:04
Personal foul on Jeremy Hemsley
16:00
+2
Trey Porter made alley-oop shot, assist by Caleb Martin
42-49
15:32
+2
Jalen McDaniels made jump shot
44-49
15:11
Shooting foul on Nathan Mensah
15:11
Jordan Caroline missed 1st of 2 free throws
15:11
Jordan Caroline missed 2nd of 2 free throws
15:11
Defensive rebound by Aguek Arop
14:41
Matt Mitchell missed 3-pt. jump shot
14:39
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
14:33
+2
Caleb Martin made layup
44-51
14:09
Matt Mitchell missed jump shot
14:07
Defensive rebound by Cody Martin
14:05
Flagrant foul on Matt Mitchell
14:05
+1
Caleb Martin made 1st of 2 free throws
44-52
14:05
+1
Caleb Martin made 2nd of 2 free throws
44-53
13:42
Cody Martin missed 3-pt. jump shot
13:40
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
13:09
Jordan Schakel missed 3-pt. jump shot
13:07
Defensive rebound by Nevada
12:45
Jordan Caroline missed jump shot
12:43
Defensive rebound by Aguek Arop
12:38
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot, blocked by Trey Porter
12:36
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
12:35
Personal foul on Jalen McDaniels
12:20
+2
Jordan Caroline made layup, assist by Tre'Shawn Thurman
44-55
11:51
Devin Watson missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:49
Defensive rebound by Tre'Shawn Thurman
11:25
Caleb Martin missed 3-pt. jump shot
11:25
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
11:25
Traveling violation turnover on Jalen McDaniels
11:06
Shooting foul on Jeremy Hemsley
11:06
+1
Caleb Martin made 1st of 2 free throws
44-56
11:06
+1
Caleb Martin made 2nd of 2 free throws
44-57
10:52
+2
Aguek Arop made layup, assist by Matt Mitchell
46-57
10:28
+3
Jazz Johnson made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Caleb Martin
46-60
10:13
Shooting foul on Caleb Martin
10:13
Jeremy Hemsley missed 1st of 2 free throws
10:13
+1
Jeremy Hemsley made 2nd of 2 free throws
47-60
9:58
Shooting foul on Aguek Arop
9:58
Jordan Caroline missed 1st of 2 free throws
9:58
+1
Jordan Caroline made 2nd of 2 free throws
47-61
9:43
Jalen McDaniels missed jump shot
9:41
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
9:25
Jordan Caroline missed 3-pt. jump shot
9:23
Defensive rebound by Matt Mitchell
9:23
Personal foul on Tre'Shawn Thurman
9:06
Matt Mitchell missed layup
9:04
Defensive rebound by Caleb Martin
9:00
Personal foul on Jordan Schakel
9:00
+1
Jordan Caroline made 1st of 2 free throws
47-62
9:00
Jordan Caroline missed 2nd of 2 free throws
9:00
Defensive rebound by Jordan Schakel
8:48
+2
Matt Mitchell made layup
49-62
8:29
Shooting foul on Jordan Schakel
8:29
+1
Caleb Martin made 1st of 3 free throws
49-63
8:29
Caleb Martin missed 2nd of 3 free throws
8:29
+1
Caleb Martin made 3rd of 3 free throws
49-64
8:07
Devin Watson missed 3-pt. jump shot
8:05
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
7:59
Shooting foul on Jordan Schakel
7:59
+1
Caleb Martin made 1st of 2 free throws
49-65
7:59
+1
Caleb Martin made 2nd of 2 free throws
49-66
7:46
Personal foul on Jordan Caroline
7:39
Matt Mitchell missed jump shot
7:37
Defensive rebound by Tre'Shawn Thurman
7:37
Traveling violation turnover on Tre'Shawn Thurman
7:29
Jordan Schakel missed jump shot
7:27
Defensive rebound by Jazz Johnson
7:03
Jordan Caroline missed layup
7:01
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
6:51
Bad pass turnover on Jalen McDaniels, stolen by Caleb Martin
6:51
Personal foul on Jordan Schakel
6:51
Caleb Martin missed 1st of 2 free throws
6:51
Caleb Martin missed 2nd of 2 free throws
6:51
Defensive rebound by Jeremy Hemsley
6:43
Jeremy Hemsley missed layup
6:41
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
6:36
+2
Jordan Caroline made jump shot
49-68
6:16
Personal foul on Cody Martin
5:57
Traveling violation turnover on Matt Mitchell
5:35
+3
Caleb Martin made 3-pt. jump shot
49-71
5:11
Joel Mensah missed jump shot
5:09
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
5:06
Personal foul on Joel Mensah
5:06
Jordan Caroline missed 1st of 2 free throws
5:06
Jordan Caroline missed 2nd of 2 free throws
5:06
Offensive rebound by Tre'Shawn Thurman
5:02
+3
Jordan Caroline made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Tre'Shawn Thurman
49-74
4:45
Jeremy Hemsley missed layup
4:43
Defensive rebound by Tre'Shawn Thurman
4:35
+3
Tre'Shawn Thurman made 3-pt. jump shot, assist by Caleb Martin
49-77
4:17
Devin Watson missed 3-pt. jump shot
4:15
Defensive rebound by Nevada
3:49
Tre'Shawn Thurman missed 3-pt. jump shot
3:47
Defensive rebound by Devin Watson
3:39
Bad pass turnover on Devin Watson, stolen by Jordan Caroline
3:35
+2
Jordan Caroline made dunk
49-79
3:23
Shooting foul on Jordan Caroline
3:23
+1
Devin Watson made 1st of 2 free throws
50-79
3:23
+1
Devin Watson made 2nd of 2 free throws
51-79
2:56
Jordan Caroline missed 3-pt. jump shot
2:54
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
2:43
Joel Mensah missed jump shot
2:41
Defensive rebound by Jordan Caroline
2:39
Personal foul on Jalen McDaniels
2:39
+1
Jordan Caroline made 1st of 2 free throws
51-80
2:39
Jordan Caroline missed 2nd of 2 free throws
2:39
Defensive rebound by Jalen McDaniels
2:21
Lost ball turnover on Devin Watson, stolen by Corey Henson