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Thu., Jan. 4, 2007

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Nevada’s lone loss was at home to UNLV. The Wolf Pack have won 15 of their last 16 at Lawlor Events Center. … Fresno State center James Tchana has been hospitalized as he attempts to recover from a weeklong bout with severe dehydration and kidney malfunctions, according to the Fresno Bee. Tchana has played in six games, averaging 5 minutes per game. … The Bulldogs have blocked a whopping 89 shots, including a school-record 15 in a recent win over San Diego. Idaho has blocked 19 shots. … Hawaii coach Riley Wallace announced that he will step down at the end of this season, his 20th with the Warriors. Assistant coach Bob Nash, who has been at Hawaii the last 23 years, plans on applying for the position. … Utah State’s win over Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday gave coach Stew Morrill his 200th career victory with the Aggies.

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