UNLV defeated Fresno State 78-69 in a Mountain West Conference game. UNLV's starting lineup included D.J. Thomas, Luis Rodriguez, Keylan Boone, Rob Whaley, and Kalib Boone. Despite Fresno State's early struggles, UNLV only led 37-28 at halftime. Fresno State made a strong comeback in the second half, but UNLV held on for the win. Kalib Boone scored 21 points, Keylan Boone added 15 points and 13 rebounds, while D.J. Thomas and Luis Rodriguez each scored 12 points. UNLV coach Kevin Kruger praised his team's composure in the face of Fresno State's late charge.
FINAL Liberty 72 Bishop Gorman 65 Liberty holds Gorman scoreless the final 1:45 and the Patriots in their third straight over the Gaels. #nvpreps
End of the 1st quarter in 5A boys basketball Liberty 21 Bishop Gorman 13 #UNLVFB commit Andre Porter has 10 points for Liberty, and Nick Jefferson has seven for Gorman. #nvpreps
Updated with quotes: “You know (a Fresno State run is) coming, but the experience of our guys, being in those situations, nobody panicked," UNLV coach Kevin Kruger said. UNLV fends off Fresno State with late run — PHOTOS https://t.co/vnvgQO1KGF via @reviewjournal #UNLVMBB
Quick gamer from UNLV's 78-69 home win over Fresno State. UNLV fends off Fresno State with late run — PHOTOS https://t.co/vnvgQO1KGF via @reviewjournal #UNLVMBB
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UNLV holds onto early lead for 78-69 win over Fresno State https://t.co/S5XxGxFI51
FINAL UNLV 78 Fresno State 69 Kalib Boone scored 19 of his game-high 21 points in the second half as UNLV held off a late charge from Fresno State. Keylan Boone added 15 points and 13 rebounds. DJ Thomas and Luis Rodriguez each scored 12. #UNLVMBB is 11-9, 4-4 in MW.
Game over: UNLV 78 Fresno St 69
Fresno State guard Xavier DuSell gets a 3-point play on a fast break, then hits a conventional 3 to trim UNLV's lead to a single possession. Kruger calls timeout. UNLV has let Fresno State hang around all night. UNLV 44, Fresno State 41 w/ 14:11 remaining.
Halftime: UNLV 37, Fresno State 28. UNLV should probably be up by more, considering Fresno State had more turnovers than shot attempts in the first half, but still a nice lead for the home team. Luis Rodriguez has 12 points, D.J. Thomas has six points and four assists.
More than 12 minutes into this game, Fresno State still has more turnovers than attempted field goals. Struggling just to get shots up. UNLV hasn't taken full advantage, though; shooting just 8/23 so far (34.8 percent). UNLV 20, Fresno State 9 w/ 7:49 left in the first half.
Minutes away from tip-off between UNLV and Fresno State. #UNLVMBB Rebels made 14 straight FGs and closed the game on a 42-20 run for a come from behind victory at San Jose State on Saturday. Starting 5: Dedan Thomas Jr. Rob Whaley Jr. Luis Rodriguez Kalib Boone Keylan Boone https://t.co/qOOkx727DS
UNLV starters vs. Fresno State: D.J. Thomas Luis Rodriguez Keylan Boone Rob Whaley Kalib Boone Kruger sticking with this lineup for the second straight game. This five-man unit has logged 14 minutes together and been outscored by the opposition, 27-16. They were -9 at San Jose.
FINAL No. 3 Coronado wins 60-49 over No. 1 Liberty. @nevadapreps #nvpreps
HALFTIME Liberty 25 Coronado 24 There’s been six lead changes in a game that’s been played at a much slower pace. @nevadapreps #nvpreps