Defense shines as UNLV beats New Mexico 53-46
LAS VEGAS -- — Bryce Hamilton recorded 14 points as UNLV topped New Mexico 53-46 on Monday night.
Nicquel Blake added 10 points and Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 10 rebounds for UNLV (4-6, 2-2 Mountain West Conference), which forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Saquan Singleton had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Lobos (4-8, 0-8). Valdir Manuel added 10 points and Makuach Maluach had eight rebounds.
The Runnin' Rebels improve to 2-0 against the Lobos this season. UNLV defeated New Mexico 77-54 on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 13-3 | - | 19-4 |
| Colorado State | 12-3 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Utah State | 13-4 | 0.5 | 16-7 |
| Boise State | 14-5 | 0.5 | 18-6 |
| Nevada | 9-7 | 4 | 14-9 |
| UNLV | 8-8 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Fresno State | 8-10 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Wyoming | 6-8 | 6 | 12-9 |
| San José St | 3-13 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Air Force | 3-16 | 11.5 | 5-18 |
| New Mexico | 2-14 | 11 | 6-14 |