UNLV basketball team secures a significant victory over No. 21 San Diego State with a final score of 62-58. D.J. Thomas plays a pivotal role, scoring 19 points, including a crucial jumper with 18 seconds left. Keylan Boone contributes 16 points and 11 rebounds. This win marks UNLV's 4th victory over a ranked opponent this season, with Head Coach Kevin Kruger earning his first win against San Diego State.
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FINAL UNR 75 UNLV 65 UNLV loses its regular season finale and the loss snaps its five-game losing streak. Rebels will be the No. 4 seed at the Mountain West tournament and will face San Diego State at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in a quarterfinal. Keylan Boone has 24 points #UNLVMBB
A huge win for the Runnin' Rebels, who upset no. 21 San Diego State 😤 @nickwalt was at the Thomas & Mack to witness the Senior Night victory: https://t.co/ev4g1w99gm
Since giving up 90 points in a loss to Air Force on 1/23, UNLV has won 10 of 11 & is only allowing an average of 62 PPG. Runnin Rebels are as big of a threat as there is to be a bid stealer during Championship Week, as the MW Tournament will be played at Thomas & Mack Center.
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On UNLV’s senior night, @TheRunninRebels freshman point guard came up with the biggest basket. The UNLV men’s basketball team defeated No. 21-ranked San Diego State for the first time since 2020. https://t.co/1E5P6Jlhoz
Dedan Thomas scored 19 points and put UNLV ahead for good on a 19-foot jumper with 18.6 seconds left, giving the Rebels a 62-58 victory over No. 21 San Diego State. https://t.co/1x0SDBFUmF
D.J. Thomas shines late to deliver UNLV past No. 21 San Diego State https://t.co/bhafDszW6o https://t.co/mknaFROLda
FINAL UNLV 62 San Diego State 58 Dedan Thomas Jr. hits a clutch jumper with 18 seconds left to give UNLV the lead, and the Rebels held on for its first win over San Diego State since 2020. Thomas had 19 points and Keylan Boone had 16 points and 11 rebounds. #UNLVMBB
DOWN GOES NO. 21 🚨 @TheRunninRebels have now won 10 of 11 with a @MW_MBB victory over San Diego State. https://t.co/eKilHYHSfT
UNLV KNOCKS OFF #21 SDSU 62-58!!! This is @TheRunninRebels 4th win over a ranked opponent this season. 5 IN A ROW FOR UNLV 🔥 https://t.co/2ETJNWbe5E
Final: UNLV 62, San Diego State 58. D.J. Thomas nails the go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds remaining. Kalib Boone blocks Micah Parrish's 3-point attempt, and Thomas hits two free throws to seal it. Thomas finishes with a game-high 19 points. Kevin Kruger's first win over SDSU.
D.J. Thomas snaps the crossover and hits the jumper to put UNLV ahead with 17.5 seconds to play. Thomas leads all scorers with 17 points. UNLV is a stop and a rebound away from a statement win. UNLV 60, San Diego State 58 w/ 17.5 seconds remaining.
Took UNLV four minutes to score their first bucket of the half, but D.J. Thomas winds his way to the rim for a hard-earned layup. San Diego State really putting on the clamps. This second half is going to be brutal. UNLV 35, San Diego State 30 w/ 15:30 remaining.
Halftime: UNLV 33, San Diego State 28. UNLV led by as much as 17 points midway through the half, but turnovers allowed the Aztecs to get back in it despite shooting 22.9 percent. Keylan Boone has 11 points. D.J. Thomas has six points and four turnovers. Rock fight.