Bats flying around arena cause delay in Nevada vs. Sacramento State college basketball game

Nevada’s season opener in opposition to Sacramento State on Tuesday used to be quickly not on time overdue in the second one part because of bats invading the arena. The incident befell with 5:40 last in the second one part in the center of a 12-2 run through the Hornets prior to the motion used to be stopped for a number of mins.

After the delay ended, Nevada closed the game on a 17-6 run to overcome Sacramento State 77-63 in the primary game in Year 5 of the Steve Alford technology. Nevada guard Jarod Lucas scored a game-high 18 issues and added 4 assists in the win over the Hornets. 

Nevada led through as many as 16 issues in the second one part prior to Sacramento State went on a run which used to be simplest stopped when the bats not on time the motion. 

This is not the primary time that bats have entered Lawlor Events Center in Reno, Nevada. In 2017, a number of bats took over the arena and the Nevada Department of Wildlife confirmed on the time there may well be as much as 30 bats dwelling within the arena.

Nevada reached the NCAA Tournament ultimate season after going 22-11 total and 12-6 in Mountain West Conference play. The Wolfpack have been eradicated through Arizona State in the First Four to finish their season.