UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77
LAS VEGAS -- — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 21 points as UNLV beat Fresno State 87-77 on Saturday night.
Thomas also contributed six assists for the Rebels (7-5, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Jailen Bedford shot 5 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Jaden Henley finished 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 15 points.
Jasir Tremble led the way for the Bulldogs (4-9, 0-2) with 19 points. Mykell Robinson added 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Fresno State. Jalen Weaver also had 14 points.
UNLV led Fresno State at the half, 48-30, with Bedford (10 points) its high scorer before the break. UNLV was outscored by Fresno State in the second half by eight points, with Thomas scoring a team-high 12 points after the break.
The Bulldogs have lost back-to-back games and seven of their last eight.
Both teams play on Tuesday. UNLV visits Air Force and Fresno State hosts New Mexico.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Brill
- Verne Harris
- Mark Riggs
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 2-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Boise State | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| New Mexico | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| UNLV | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| San Diego State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Wyoming | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Colorado State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
| Nevada | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| San José State | 0-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Fresno State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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