UNLV seeks revenge against Air Force after a previous 32-point loss. In the game, UNLV takes the lead with Rob Whaley and Kalib Boone contributing to the offense. At halftime, UNLV leads 37-24, holding Air Force to 37.0% shooting. The final score sees UNLV dominating with a 72-43 win, led by Rob Whaley's 15 points and seven rebounds. UNLV's victory moves them to 15-10 overall and 8-5 in the Mountain West Conference, climbing to sixth place in the standings.
UNLV jumped all the way to No. 86 in the NET rankings following a blowout win at Air Force. If the Rebels can get to No. 75, the lone Quad 3 loss for Boise State would be Quad 2. Also, playing Rebels in MW Tournament in Vegas would be a Q1 game if they get to 75.
FINAL UNLV 72 Air Force 43 Rebels controlled from early and never looked back as they avenged a 32-point loss to the Falcons last month. Rob Whaley Jr. had 15 points UNLV dominates inside, returns favor to Air Force with blowout win https://t.co/2pBNaJObEF via @reviewjournal
The UNLV men’s basketball team rolled to a win at Air Force on Wednesday night in the teams’ first meeting since the Rebels’ 32-point home loss to the Falcons last month. https://t.co/yejVleh1DO
UNLV picks up an expected 72-43 win at Air Force to keep up with the pack in the Mountain West https://t.co/8HvTUVEVmY
Final: UNLV 72, Air Force 43. Rob Whaley posts 15 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes, helping UNLV to a 38-22 advantage in points in the paint. Scarlet and Gray now 15-10 overall and 8-5 in MWC. They move up a spot in the standings, now in sixth place.
Halftime: UNLV 37, Air Force 24. UNLV holds AFA to 37.0 percent shooting in the half, including 4-of-18 from 3-point range. Much better than the 90 points they allowed in the first meeting. Keylan Boone has nine points, Rob Whaley has seven points and six rebounds.
Rob Whaley has a couple inside finishes and Kalib Boone has a pair of dunks to give UNLV's offense some life. At the other end, Air Force is 2-of-8 from 3-point range and 3-of-4 inside the arc. Modest lead, but UNLV will take it. UNLV 14, Air Force 12 w/ 11:28 left in half.
UNLV looks to stay in Mountain West race and get a measure of revenge from a painful loss against Air Force Keep an eye on our website for updates from tonight's game https://t.co/8HvTUVEVmY
Good evening from Clune Arena in Colorado Springs! We are an hour away from tipoff for UNLV at Air Force. Scarlet and Gray are looking to make up for their 32-point loss to Air Force in the first meeting (still AFA’s only conference win this season). https://t.co/Gzn379tbJX