Shaver Jr. leads Boise St. past UNLV 86-76

LAS VEGAS -- — Marcus Shaver Jr. had 27 points as Boise State beat UNLV 86-76 on Saturday night. Abu Kigab added 23 points for the Broncos.

Tyson Degenhart had 10 points for Boise State (23-6, 14-2 Mountain West Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Emmanuel Akot added six rebounds.

Boise State scored 47 points in the first half, a season best for the team.

Bryce Hamilton had 25 points for the Runnin' Rebels (17-12, 9-7). Donovan Williams added 17 points. Royce Hamm Jr. had 12 points.

The Broncos also defeated UNLV 69-63 on Feb. 11.

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