UNLV Rebels vs Air Force Falcons
Harkless, UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 in OT in MWC tourney
LAS VEGAS -- — -- — Elijah Harkless scored a career-high 35 points, 11 in the overtime, as UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference Tournamentfalse Championship
Harkless had six rebounds for the Rebels (19-12) Mountain West Conference). Justin Webster scored 12 points and added three steals. Luis Rodriguez recorded 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the field.
Jake Heidbreder led the way for the Falcons (14-18) with 24 points and nine rebounds. Air Force also got 19 points and five assists from Carter Murphy. In addition, Rytis Petraitis had 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Michael Greenstein
Referee:Nate Harris
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 12-2 | - | 22-3 |
| San Diego State | 12-2 | - | 18-6 |
| New Mexico | 10-4 | 2 | 19-6 |
| Nevada | 9-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Grand Canyon | 9-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| UNLV | 8-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Boise State | 7-7 | 5 | 15-10 |
| Colorado State | 6-8 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Fresno State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Wyoming | 4-10 | 8 | 13-12 |
| San José State | 1-13 | 11 | 6-19 |
| Air Force | 0-14 | 12 | 3-22 |
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