The UNLV Rebels are on the brink of securing a top-five seed and a first-round bye in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) tournament, contingent on their performance in tonight's game against San Jose State and a New Mexico loss at Boise State. The Rebels, ranked 24th, are aiming for their 11th consecutive win during senior day at the Cox Pavilion against the Aztecs. The game, which has garnered attention for its potential implications on the MWC tournament standings, features notable moments including Jackie Johnson's three-pointer off a broken play contributing to an 11-0 run for UNLV, leading San Jose State 13-2 with 12:07 left in the first half. The game is being broadcasted on KVVU 5.2/COX 125 with coverage starting at 1:45 PM PT.
Jackie Johnson hits a 3 off a broken play, and UNLV is on an 11-0 run. Also, New Mexico lost, so UNLV can clinch a first-round bye in the MWC tourney with a win. Chance to be a pretty good night for Kevin Kruger's squad. UNLV 13, San Jose State 2 w/ 12:07 left in first half.
Jackie Johnson from OUTSIDE 📺: @CBSSportsNet https://t.co/ezNZMTpo7X
Kalib Boone gets the game started 🔥 📺: @CBSSportsNet https://t.co/8GLcTARf9E
Good evening from the Thomas & Mack Center! We are just over an hour away from tipoff for UNLV vs. San Jose State. A win tonight, coupled with a New Mexico loss at Boise State (in progress) would clinch a top-five seed for UNLV and a bye in the first round of the MWC tourney. https://t.co/iSAmIgFJOD
New Mexico coach Richard Pitino on Boise State ahead of tonight's game at ExtraMile Arena. (Video from New Mexico Athletics). Join us at 5pm for the @BNNBroncoNation Pregame Show ahead of a big one at The X: https://t.co/BckL00aG0K
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