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Associated Press reports

RENO, Nev. — Colin Kaepernick passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for two others as Nevada beat Eastern Washington 49-24 on Thursday.

Kaepernick completed 26 of 37 passes and added 60 yards rushing for the Wolf Pack (1-0).

Taiwan Jones rushed for 145 yards and had 92 yards receiving, including an 82-yard touchdown reception for the Eagles (0-1).

Nevada led from the opening drive and sealed the victory when Vai Taua plunged in from 3 yards out with 9:17 left in the game to make it 42-24.

Eastern Washington had pulled to within 35-24 when Darriell Beaumonte scored from a yard out with 1:21 left in the third quarter. The Eagles forced the Wolf Pack to punt on its next possession, but wide receiver Nicholas Edwards fumbled after a reception as the Eagles were driving and Nevada recovered.

Taua scored three plays later.

Nevada added another touchdown when Lampford Mark scored from a yard out with 3:38 left.

Eastern Washington quarterback Bo Mitchell completed 19 of 35 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns.

Nevada led 28-10 at halftime with Kaepernick running for a pair of scores and connecting with Jeremiah Green on a 48-yard strike with 17 seconds left in the half. Green finished with seven receptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns.

Kaepernick was 16 of 21 for 181 yards and a touchdown in the first half. Taua also scored for the Wolf Pack in the first half, plunging in from 1 yard out on the opening drive.

As a Reno/Sparks real estate professional, I encourage all questions and comments on the Reno/Sparks real estate market or any of the articles posted in this blog.  Please feel free to use my back door to the MLS and search house available in the Reno/Sparks and all Northwest Nevada neighborhoods.  I can be reached by email @  chance at ballard-company.com or http://www.myspace.com/chancegates

As the WAC tournament starts this week I feel this would be a great time to take a break from Reno/Sparks real estate and talk about the Nevada Wolf Pack. With two big wins to finish the regular season the Nevada Wolf  Pack secure the second seed in the WAC tournament.  The WAC Tournament starts March 10 and is being played in Reno this year.  The Nevada Wolf Pack is 15-1 at home this year with their only loss to Utah the Number 1 seed.

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Courtesy: Nevada
http://nevadawolfpack.com
The 2010 WAC Tournament is set for March 10-13 at Nevada’s Lawlor Events Center.

Link: WAC Tournament Information

The WAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament has returned to Reno for 2010.

The University of Nevada and the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority will play host to the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments at the 11,536-seat Lawlor Events Center on March 10-13, 2010.

Ticket Information
All-session and single-season tickets as well as a Nevada 3-Pack (same seat for all three Nevada men’s games) are atill available and on sale now. Click here for ticket information or call the Wolf Pack Ticket Office – 775-348-PACK (7225).

WAC Whiteout
Fans holding a ticket for the WAC Tournament can pick up a free One Community, One Pack t-shirt starting on Monday, March 8 at Fuddruckers in Sparks or Silver and Blue Outfitters at Meadowood Mall in Reno. Fans are encouraged to wear those shirts to Nevada’s men’s quarterfinals game with Idaho on Thursday at 6 p.m. to create a WAC Whiteout.

WAC Tournament Ticket Pricing

All Session Passes:

Can be purchased at Legacy Hall Only. Includes all games played for both Men and Women.

• $195 – Lower Bowl
• $145 – Upper Bowl Center
• $110 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Nevada 3– Pack:

Can be purchased online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling the Nevada 3-Pack)
All 3 games Nevada could be playing in. Same seat for every game.

• $15 discount from buying the 3 games separate.
• $150 – Lower Bowl (limited availability)
• $90 – Upper Bowl Center
• $60 – Upper Bowl Corner/End

Single – Session Tickets (session and game information):

Can be purchased by calling 348-PACK option #1, online and at Lawlor Events Center. (Legacy Hall will not be selling individual tickets)

• $55 – Lower Bowl Tickets (limited availability)
• $35 – Upper Bowl Center
• $25 – Upper Bowl Corner/End
• $20 – Upper Corner/End for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older and Active Military with Military ID. ($5 discount) A $10 discount available for the following groups: All Government, State, County and City workers including the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Washoe County School District, Nevada Alumni Association among others.

Group Tickets:

(15 tickets or more) Not available day of game, only available for first game Nevada plays in.

• $15 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $25) available in upper corners and end seats.
• Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905  mmontoya at unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat.

Women’s Sessions:

• $15 – General Admission
• $10 – for All WAC Students (with valid ID), Youth 3-12, Seniors 65 and older, Active Military with Military ID, * employees listed above. ($5 Discount, available in advance or day of game Lawlor Events Center only.)
• $10 – Group Tickets of 15 or more (regular price $15) Can be purchased in advance through Meredith Montoya 682-6905  mmontoya at unr.edu or in person at Lawlor Events Center 10-5 M-F 10-2 Sat. Not available day of game.

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Men’s Bracket (download)

Thursday, March 11 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 3) – #8 Boise State vs. #1 Utah State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 3) – #5 Fresno State vs. #4 Louisiana Tech	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 4) – #7 Idaho vs. #2 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 4) – #6 San Jose State vs. #3 New Mexico State	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 6) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	6:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 6) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	8:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	7:00 pm PST

2010 WAC Basketball Tournament – Women’s Bracket (download)

Wednesday, March 10 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 (Session 1) – #8 Hawai’i vs. #1 Fresno State	12:00 pm PST
Game 2 (Session 1) – #5 New Mexico State vs. #4 Idaho	2:30 pm PST
Game 3 (Session 2) – #6 Boise State vs. #3 Nevada	6:00 pm PST
Game 4 (Session 2) – #7 Utah State vs. #2 Louisiana Tech	8:30 pm PST
Friday, March 12 (Semifinals)
Game 5 (Session 5) – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2	12:00 pm PST
Game 6 (Session 5) – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4	2:30 pm PST
Saturday, March 13 (Finals)
Game 7 (Session 7) – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6	1:00 pm PST

 http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/ViewArticl…

I’m not a big basketball fan except for March Madness.   In college basketball, I love the fact a that you actually have a playoff and a real championship game.  This year I believe the Wolf Pack will be headed to the NIT again.  The only way the Reno/Sparks area will have the boys in the NCAA Tournament is if they get the automatic bid.  From what I here Louisiana Tech will be the favorite for that.  Sorry Utah and New Mexico fans.  However The “Pack” should have a good showing as they spread the floor well and can score from multiple points.   The biggest advantage for Nevada is the 2010 Wac tournament will be right here in Reno: March 10-12.  This will be a great time to take a day off from real estate and take the wife to a game.

As a Reno/Sparks real estate professional, I encourage all questions or comments on the Reno/Sparks real estate market or any of the articles posted.  I can be reached by email at  chance at ballard-company.com or http://www.myspace.com/chancegates