Fort Collins, CO -- (Sports Network) - Armon Johnson dropped in a game-high 23 points to lead the Nevada Wolf Pack past the Colorado State Rams, 82-76, in non-conference action at Moby Arena

Joey Shaw added 21 points for Nevada (3-3), while Luke Babbitt and Lyndale Burleson each chipped in with 13 points.

The Rams (3-4) were led by Travis Franklin, who scored 18 points in a losing effort. Marcus Walker and Josh Simmons each added 17 points for CSU, while Andre McFarland checked in with 14 points.

The Wolf Pack shot 44.8 percent from the field in the first half to take a 38-31 lead at the break.

Nevada kept the pressure on in the second stanza, shooting 17-of-29 from the floor en route to a six-point victory.

Three-point shooting proved to be the difference in this contest, as the Wolf Pack outscored CSU 24-9 from three-point range.