In a thrilling Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinal, San Diego State emerged victorious over UNLV with a final score of 74-71. The game, which extended into overtime, showcased remarkable performances from both teams. Dedan Thomas Jr., the Mountain West co-Freshman of the Year, played a pivotal role for UNLV, scoring six points in the final 30 seconds of regulation, including a dramatic scoop shot with just 0.5 seconds left to tie the game at 65 and force overtime. Despite Thomas Jr.'s efforts, which included a total of 27 points on 10/16 FGs, and a missed opportunity by San Diego State's Micah Parrish, who failed to secure the game by missing two free throws, it was Jaedon LeDee of San Diego State who ultimately clinched the win. LeDee, the media's Mountain West Player of the Year, scored with 12 seconds remaining in overtime to give San Diego State a one-point lead, which they maintained to secure the win.
FINAL: SDSU 74 UNLV 71 WHAT A GAME!!!! UNLV fought to the bitter end, but weren't able to make the last shot. #MWC24 #UNLV
The media’s Mountain West Player of the Year, Jaedon LeDee, gets a shot to fall with 12 seconds left to give San Diego State a 1-point lead in the Mountain West quarters. FINAL: SDSU 74, UNLV 71
San Diego State 73 UNLV 71 2.7 seconds Jaedon LeDee gives San Diego state a one-point lead and Dedan Thomas Jr. missed a shot on the other end. LeDee is shooting free throws. https://t.co/D6Co2g4hdV
Incredible. D.J. Thomas scores six points in the final 30 seconds of regulation, including this scoop shot with 0.5 seconds left to force overtime. UNLV was dead and buried. Thomas up to 27 points on 10/16 FGs. End of regulation: UNLV 65, SDSU 65. https://t.co/u8ya5wqSs9
More overtime anyone⁉️ @TheRunninRebels and @Aztec_MBB are going to OT on @CBSSportsNet thanks to @dedanthomasjr‼️ #MWMadness https://t.co/fVPUmjaY2g
Dedan Thomas Jr. with a nice spin move to the basket with under a second left as UNLV has forced overtime against San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference tournament quarterfinals. No. 4 UNLV 65 No. 5 San Diego St 65 The five-minute OT period is about to start. #unlvmbb https://t.co/LKdJIinYAf
Headed to overtime again in the Mountain West quarterfinals! Thomas Jr. ties it for UNLV with 0.5 seconds left after Micah Parrish misses both free throws. https://t.co/KePHk8bN8Z
DJ THOMAS SENDS THIS GAME TO OVERTIME. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!? #UNLV #unlvmbb #Mountainwest https://t.co/iY95v1sYUf
Micah Parrish bricks a pair of FTs that would’ve iced it for Aztecs. Dedan Thomas with the driving spin layup w/.5 left. We’re headed to OT for the second time this afternoon: UNLV 65, San Diego State 65.
Mountain West co-Freshman of the Year Dedan Thomas Jr. gets a shot to fall to tie today's 2nd quarterfinals game at 65 in the final seconds. We're heading to OT.