UNLV Rebels vs Air Force Falcons
Harkless, UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 in OT in MWC tourney
LAS VEGAS -- — -- — Elijah Harkless scored a career-high 35 points, 11 in the overtime, as UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference Tournamentfalse Championship
Harkless had six rebounds for the Rebels (19-12) Mountain West Conference). Justin Webster scored 12 points and added three steals. Luis Rodriguez recorded 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the field.
Jake Heidbreder led the way for the Falcons (14-18) with 24 points and nine rebounds. Air Force also got 19 points and five assists from Carter Murphy. In addition, Rytis Petraitis had 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Michael Greenstein
Referee:Nate Harris
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 5-0 | - | 14-1 |
| San Diego State | 5-0 | - | 11-4 |
| New Mexico | 4-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Nevada | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Grand Canyon | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| UNLV | 2-2 | 2.5 | 7-8 |
| Colorado State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Wyoming | 2-3 | 3 | 11-5 |
| Boise State | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Fresno State | 1-4 | 4 | 7-9 |
| San José State | 0-5 | 5 | 5-11 |
| Air Force | 0-5 | 5 | 3-13 |
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