WEBER GETS REVENGE, BEATS NEVADA IN RENO

      This time the University of Nevada comeback wasn't enough to beat Weber State.

      Last year the Wolfpack scored 42 consecutive points in the second half to beat the Wildcats 55-49. This time around, Weber was able to hold on to its fourth-quarter lead to complete a major upset over Nevada, 23-21.The win was unlikely for many reasons. The Wildcats entered the game having lost all four of their road contests this year. Meanwhile, the Wolfpack had a 21-game regular season home winning streak dating back to 1989. Nevada moved up to NCAA Division 1-A and the Big West Conference this year and had more than held its own. The Wolfpack entered the game with a 5-2 record overall and in first place in their league at 4-0. Weber, on the other hand, was a mediocre 4-4 on the year and 3-3 in the Division 1-AA Big Sky Conference. The Wildcats hadn't beaten a Division 1-A team since 1979 and were 1-25 in their history when moving up a division to play.

      But tailback Dwight Richards led the Wildcat offense with 136 yards rushing and a touchdown on 23 carries, while quarterback Jamie Martin passed for 208 yards and a pair of scores. The Weber defense was perhaps even more impressive, holding the potent Nevada attack to just 21 points.

      With the score tied 15-15, Martin connected with Nate Burchette for a 26-yard score and then added the 2-point conversion on a quarterback draw to give the Wildcats a 23-15 lead with six minutes remaining in the game.

      Nevada quarterback Fred Gatlin brought the Pack to within two points with 3:05 remaining, hitting wide receiver Chris Singleton with a 15-yard scoring strike.

      Weber State's defense held on the ensuing 2-point conversion attempt that would have tied the score and then the offense made three crucial first downs to run out the clock.

      The first half was a battle of field goals. Weber's Patrik Schmidle hit a 43-yarder in the first quarter and Nevada's Steve Terelak nailed two in the second quarter to give the Wolfpack a 6-3 lead at the half.