Nevada Wolf Pack Edges Out UNLV Runnin' Rebels in a Close Battle at Thomas & Mack Center

In a closely contested matchup, the Nevada Wolf Pack emerged victorious over the UNLV Runnin' Rebels with a final score of 69-66. The Wolf Pack now hold an improved record of 1-0, while the Runnin' Rebels fall to 0-1.

The game was held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, where 9,517 spectators witnessed a game filled with lead changes and intense moments. The Nevada team started off trailing with only 28 points in the first half compared to UNLV's stronger start of 36 points. However, they turned things around in the second half by adding an impressive 41 points to their tally.

The Wolf Pack's offense was spearheaded by their remarkable accuracy from two-point range, hitting 64 percent of their attempts. They also excelled at free throws with an outstanding accuracy rate of 85 percent, making 22 out of their total attempts from the line. Points in the paint were another area where Nevada shone brightly; they scored a solid total of 28 points up close.

Defensively, Nevada managed to gather a total rebound count of 41 compared to UNLV's mere tally of rebounds which stood at just half that number. Of those rebounds for Nevada, defensive efforts accounted for grabbing back possession on defense on numerous occasions throughout the game.

A critical aspect contributing to Nevada's win was capitalizing on turnovers; they scored an impressive total off turnovers while keeping their own turnovers relatively low at just seventeen for this encounter. Their ability to convert these opportunities played no small part in securing victory.

Despite being tied five times and experiencing twelve lead changes during playtime, it was ultimately Nevada who maintained composure and secured control when it mattered most – towards closing moments as indicated by zero remaining timeouts for both teams.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought win against conference rivals UNLV Runnin' Rebels, fans can anticipate watching more action as the Nevada Wolf Pack is set to face off against Wyoming Cowboys next week. This upcoming match is scheduled for February 20th at Lawlor Events Center located in Reno and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one starting from nine o'clock PM local time (Pacific Standard Time).