The UNLV Lady Rebels triumphed over the Air Force with a final score of 95-68, led by Desi-Rae Young's 19 points. The team showcased their dominance by scoring 65 points in the paint and shooting 61.8 percent from the field, improving their season record to 22-2 overall and 12-1 in the Mountain West Conference. In another game, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels held a narrow lead against the UNR Wolf Pack, with the score at 62-61 in favor of UNLV, following an 8-0 run by UNR. D.J. Thomas was pivotal for UNLV, contributing 15 points and seven assists. The games were part of a significant event at the Thomas & Mack Center, featuring enthusiastic crowds and compelling basketball action.
Six quick UNR points and its a one-point game. 62-61 UNLV, 2:06 left. Timeout UNLV. Wolf Pack are just getting easy looks at the basket. It's an 8-0 UNR run the last 3:27. https://t.co/b8IVjNV99W
UNR with the rarely seen triple-team on D.J. Thomas. He dribbles through it and finds Jackie Johnson for an open corner 3. Thomas up to eight assists, along with a game-high 15 points. UNLV 62, UNR 55 w/ 5:07 remaining.
D.J. Thomas is the difference in this game so far. UNLV has him and UNR doesn't. The freshman finds Karl Jones for an alley-oop dunk, then hits an iso jumper, and-1. Sweet move. Thomas now with 15 points and seven assists, 4-of-6 FGs. UNLV 54, UNR 43 w/ 10:27 remaining.
UNLV is up 54-43 over Nevada in the Dedan Thomas & Mack Center.
This might be the loudest the Thomas & Mack Center has been all season. D.J. Thomas hits a 3 to cap a 7-0 run, prompting UNR to call timeout. Before that, Rob Whaley scored four times in a row, all from close range. UNLV 27, UNR 20 w/ 6:00 left in first half.
From @edgraney on the Lady Rebels' 95-68 rout of Air Force. UNLV had 64 points in the paint. Lady Rebels put on (layup) clinic in routing Air Force — PHOTOS https://t.co/nmnS4VcXVh via @reviewjournal #UNLV #UNLVWBB
Best crowd of the season showing up tonight at the Mack for UNLV’s in-state rivalry game versus Reno. #vegas #unlvmbb https://t.co/J5xSViH0Ui
Tipoff between UNLV and UNR is moments away. Here are the #UNLVMBB starters: Dedan Thomas Jr. Luis Rodriguez Rob Whaley Jr. Kalib Boone Keylan Boone UNLV (14-9, 7-4) has won five straight and its last four against Reno (19-6, 6-5) A nice crowd on hand at T&M.
UNLV starting lineup vs. UNR: D.J. Thomas Luis Rodriguez Keylan Boone Rob Whaley Kalib Boone This five-man unit has logged 51 minutes together this season and been even with opposition, 78-78. They were +8 in 11 minutes against Fresno State.
Good evening from the Thomas & Mack Center! We are an hour from tipoff as UNLV puts its 5-game win streak on the line against in-state rival UNR. Kevin Kruger has never lost to the Pack (4-0). UNLV enters tonight in fourth place in the MWC standings. A win moves them to third. https://t.co/R2opsc6XIw
DJ Horne! Floater in the lane with 9.8 seconds left at one end and Clemson can't finish at the other. NC State goes on the road and beats Clemson by one. Wolfpack scored the game's final five points in the last 50 seconds.
FINAL Lady Rebels 95 Air Force 68 19 points from Desi-Rae Young. UNLV scored 65 points in the paint. Lady Rebels are 22-2, 12-1 in Mountain West
Big Day of hoops for @UNLVathletics The @UNLVLadyRebels beat down @AF_Falcons at the @ThomasAndMack. Next up @TheRunninRebels vs. @NevadaWolfPack later tonight. @News3LV #LadyRebels #runninrebels #UNLV https://t.co/iYtpyNGWEq
Halftime Lady Rebels 49 Air Force 26 UNLV is shooting 61.8 percent from the field and has 38 points in the paint. #UNLVWBB
It’s a great night for basketball! Back-to-back games with @UNLVLadyRebels vs. Air Force at 5 PM and @TheRunninRebels vs. UNR at 8:30. Let’s pack the Mack and cheer our teams to victory! Students, remember you can get in FREE and tonight there’s a chance to win a scholarship! https://t.co/FO1MI6bDBC