UNLV secured two significant victories in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), first defeating Princeton with a score of 84-77 to advance to the NIT round of 16, and then overcoming Boston College with a score of 79-70. In the game against Princeton, Rob Whaley was a standout, scoring 21 points on a perfect 8-of-8 from the field, while Keylan Boone contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The team shot an impressive 60.8 percent overall. Their win over Boston College was marked by notable performances from D.J. Thomas, who scored 17 points with five assists, and Kalib Boone, who added 16 points in 23 minutes coming off the bench. Keylan Boone also had a significant impact in this game with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The halftime score against Boston College was tied at 37-37. These victories advance UNLV to the NIT quarterfinals, where they will face Seton Hall, with the second-round game hosted by UNLV.
Great win by UNLV over Boston College. The Rebels move on to the quarterfinals of the NIT against Seaton Hall Wednesday. #vegas #unlvmbb #nit https://t.co/jVMZvAb2lI
Final: UNLV 79, Boston College 70. D.J. Thomas goes for 17 points and five assists, while Kalib Boone scores 16 points in 23 minutes off the bench. Another monster game from Keylan Boone with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks. UNLV at Seton Hall on Wednesday in NIT quarters.
FINAL: UNLV 79 Boston College 70. Runnin' Rebels advance to quarterfinals of NIT and will play at Seton Hall Wednesday night.
An exciting @NITMBB game in Vegas. UNLV and BC tied 37-37 at the half. Nice crowd!! https://t.co/6K9lDaAJjY
Halftime: UNLV 37, Boston College 37. Shane Nowell drives baseline and rises for a dunk, and we are tied at the half. Both teams shooting well from 3-point range, but BC is shooting more of them — 7-of-16 as a team. Keylan Boone pacing UNLV with 11 points and five rebounds.
Just about tip time for UNLV and Boston College in round two of the NIT at the Thomas and Mack https://t.co/fRtBPMqduk
NIT action. UNLV vs Boston College. https://t.co/EH0dCwR65j
Good evening from the Thomas & Mack Center! We are 30 minutes away from tipoff for UNLV’s NIT matchup against Boston College. Winner advances to the round of 8. Center Kalib Boone went through warmups and will try to play. https://t.co/4CxPnZZM73
UNLV hosts Boston College in the second round of the NIT 🙌🏀 #MWMadness | #MWMBB | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/wPrFoGAZWZ
Game day: UNLV hosts Boston College in NIT second round https://t.co/wWAZ8CnePN
UNLV advances to second round of NIT with 84-77 win over Princeton https://t.co/Uf6psoMS3u https://t.co/6XNjK7Xhov
It's official, UNLV will host its second-round NIT game against Boston College. 🏡🎟️ https://t.co/oWM2V278YI
UNLV advances in NIT with road win at Princeton https://t.co/FeV9FpKEmE via @reviewjournal
UNLV makes their shots count, beating Princeton 84-77 on their way to the next round of the NIT https://t.co/9wjoOSX7HO
UNLV beats Princeton and moves on to Round 2 of the NIT to play Boston College. #vegas #unlvmbb #NIT2024 https://t.co/HvTwDMEjpU
Final: UNLV 84, Princeton 77. Rob Whaley scores 21 points on perfect 8-of-8 FGs, while Keylan Boone goes for 18 points and 11 rebounds. Scarlet and Gray shoot 60.8 percent as a team. UNLV advances to the NIT round of 16. They'll next head to Boston to face Boston College.