Alston Jr. scores 26 to carry Boise St. over UNLV 73-66
BOISE, Idaho -- Derrick Alston Jr. scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Justinian Jessup set a school record and Boise State extended its home win streak to seven games, beating UNLV 73-66 on Wednesday night.
Jessup, who scored 18 points, hit 5-of-8 3-pointers, with the first breaking a tie with Anthony Drmic (2011-16) for career 3-pointers. He now has 280 and his 16 shy of tying Jimmer Fredette's Mountain West Conference record.
Abu Kigab added 12 points for the Broncos (11-6, 3-2) and RJ Williams had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Alston Jr. made 10 of 12 free throws.
Bryce Hamilton had 19 points and seven rebounds for the Runnin' Rebels (8-9, 3-1), whose four-game winning streak was broken. Marvin Coleman added 12 points and five steals. Amauri Hardy had 10 points and eight rebounds.---
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Chris Rastatter
- Scott Brown
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10-1 | - | 18-4 |
| Utah State | 9-2 | 1 | 19-3 |
| Colorado State | 8-2 | 1.5 | 14-7 |
| San Diego State | 8-3 | 2 | 15-5 |
| Boise State | 7-4 | 3 | 15-7 |
| UNLV | 5-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Nevada | 4-7 | 6 | 12-10 |
| Wyoming | 4-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| San José State | 4-7 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Fresno State | 1-10 | 9 | 5-17 |
| Air Force | 0-11 | 10 | 3-19 |
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