Hamilton leads UNLV over San Jose St. 67-64

Feb 21, 2021, 11:59 pm

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- — Bryce Hamilton scored 17 points with 12 rebounds and his basket through contact with under a minute to go helped UNLV narrowly defeated San Jose State 67-64 on Sunday.

Cheikh Mbacke Diong added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Runnin’ Rebels, who held onto the win when San Jose State's Richard Washington missed a 3-poiner with three seconds remaining.

David Jenkins Jr. had 13 points for UNLV (10-11, 7-7 Mountain West Conference). Caleb Grill added seven assists.

Sebastian Mendoza had 14 points for the Spartans (5-15, 3-13), who have now lost four straight games. Omari Moore added 13 points. RWashington had 10 points and eight rebounds.

UNLV defeated San Jose State 76-60 on Friday.

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