Nevada defeats UNLV 69-66
LAS VEGAS -- — Nick Davidson's 19 points and 11 rebounds helped Nevada defeat UNLV 69-66 on Saturday night.
Jarod Lucas added 18 points for the Wolf Pack (20-6, 7-5 Mountain West Conference). Kenan Blackshear finished with 12 points.
The Rebels (14-10, 7-5) were led in scoring by Dedan Thomas Jr., who finished with 19 points and eight assists. Keylan Boone added 15 points for UNLV. Rob Whaley Jr. also had 11 points and two blocks. The Rebels ended a five-game winning streak with the loss.
Lucas scored 11 points in the first half and Nevada went into the break trailing 36-28. Nevada pulled off the victory after a 14-2 second-half run erased a nine-point deficit and gave them the lead at 67-64 with 15 seconds remaining in the half. Davidson scored nine second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- Mike Reed
- Kristyne Esparza
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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