UNLV Runnin' Rebels to Battle Akron Zips at Thomas & Mack Center

As the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels gear up to face the Akron Zips at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The UNLV squad is coming off a mixed bag of performances, but there's reason to believe that they could turn the tide in their upcoming game.

In their last outing on November 21 against Richmond Spiders, UNLV scored 65 points but fell short as Richmond put up 82 points. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for UNLV; notably their free throw accuracy stood out at an impressive 83 percent. However, their three-point shooting was lackluster at just 28 percent and will need significant improvement.

The game before that saw a closer contest with Florida State Seminoles on November 20 where UNLV tallied 75 points against FSU's 83. Once again, free throws were a strong point for UNLV with a decent conversion rate of over 60 percent. Their two-point field goal percentage was also noteworthy at nearly 66 percent which indicates efficiency in scoring from close range.

However, it was the game on November 18 against Pepperdine Waves where UNLV truly shined by securing an emphatic victory with a scoreline of 82-68. Their field goal percentage was remarkable across both two-pointers (65 percent) and three-pointers (40 percent). This level of offensive execution is exactly what they'll need to replicate against Akron.

The Akron Zips should not be underestimated though; any team stepping onto the court has its strengths and can capitalize on any given night. For UNLV to emerge victorious, they must leverage their home-court advantage and harness the energy from their supporters.

Looking ahead to this clash between these two teams, it's crucial for UNLV Runnin' Rebels to focus on maintaining high shooting percentages while tightening up defensively. If they can do so while also capitalizing on fast-break opportunities as seen in previous games, there’s every chance that victory could be within reach.

Fans are encouraged not only to fill up the stands but also bring forth an atmosphere that can truly make Thomas & Mack Center a fortress for the home team. Mark your calendars: The action unfolds on November 28th at Las Vegas time zone equivalent of scheduled tip-off time – which is November 29th at midnight UTC – and fans can catch all the action live via MW Network online broadcast.