Rodriguez scores 13 as UNLV downs Akron 72-70
LAS VEGAS -- — Luis Rodriguez had 13 points and UNLV held on to beat 72-70 victory over Akron on Tuesday.
Akron's Mikal Dawson missed a 3-pointer with four seconds left for the chance to win it.
Rodriguez added six rebounds for the Rebels (3-3). Kalib Boone added 12 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field, and he also had seven rebounds, three steals, and four blocks. Dedan Thomas Jr. shot 4 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Enrique Freeman finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for Akron (4-3). Sammy Hunter added 15 points for Akron. Dawson scored 14..
Akron hosts Bradley on Dec. 5.
UNLV travels to Dayton on Dec. 6.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Irving
- John Gaffney
- Randy Richardson
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 7-1 | - | 15-4 |
| Utah State | 6-1 | 0.5 | 16-2 |
| Colorado State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| UNLV | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| Boise State | 5-3 | 2 | 13-6 |
| San Diego State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-5 |
| Nevada | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Wyoming | 2-5 | 4.5 | 9-9 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
| Air Force | 0-7 | 6.5 | 3-15 |
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