Dent scores 34, New Mexico holds off UNLV 75-73
LAS VEGAS -- — Donovan Dent scored 34 points, Nelly Junior Joseph added 22 points and 18 rebounds and New Mexico beat UNLV 75-73 on Saturday night for its third straight win.
Junior Joseph tipped in a shot to give the Lobos the lead for good, 74-72, with 2:04 to play. UNLV had two turnovers and missed a pair of 3-point attempts before Junior Joseph made a free throw to end it.
Dent shot 13 of 21 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Lobos (17-4, 9-1 Mountain West Conference). Junior Joseph shot 8 of 16 from the floor and made 6 of 10 free throws. Tru Washington scored nine points.
Dedan Thomas Jr. led the way for the Rebels (11-9, 5-4) with 18 points and seven assists. Julian Rishwain added 16 points for UNLV. Jaden Henley finished with nine points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Jason Phillips
- Scott Brown
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 9-1 | - | 17-4 |
| Utah State | 8-1 | 0.5 | 18-2 |
| Colorado State | 7-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| San Diego State | 6-3 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| Boise State | 5-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| UNLV | 5-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Nevada | 3-6 | 5.5 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 3-6 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| San José State | 3-6 | 5.5 | 10-11 |
| Fresno State | 1-8 | 7.5 | 5-15 |
| Air Force | 0-9 | 8.5 | 3-17 |
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