UNLV Rebels vs Air Force Falcons
Hill scores 18 as UNLV knocks off Air Force 68-59 in Mountain West Conference Tournament
LAS VEGAS -- — Jalen Hill had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in UNLV's 68-59 victory against Air Force on Wednesday in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
No. 6 seed UNLV (18-14) will play No. 3 seed Utah State on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Jailen Bedford added 13 points while going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) while he also had nine rebounds. Jeremiah Cherry had 13 points and shot 4 of 8 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line.
The Falcons (4-28) were led by Ethan Taylor, who posted 23 points, six rebounds and two steals.
UNLV went into halftime trailing 25-21. Hill led the way with 13 second-half points.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Verne Harris
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Nate Harris
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 7-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Utah State | 6-2 | 1.5 | 15-3 |
| Nevada | 6-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| New Mexico | 5-2 | 2 | 14-4 |
| UNLV | 5-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Grand Canyon | 4-2 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Fresno State | 3-4 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Colorado State | 3-5 | 4.5 | 12-7 |
| Boise State | 3-5 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 5.5 | 11-8 |
| San José State | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-13 |
| Air Force | 0-8 | 7.5 | 3-16 |
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