UNLV Runnin' Rebels Dominate at Dollar Loan Center Against Hawai'i Warriors

In a display of home-court advantage, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels outscored the Hawai'i Warriors with a final tally of 77-62. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels improved their season record to an impressive standing, while the visiting team's record reflected their struggle in this matchup. The game unfolded at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, with an attendance of 4,207 spectators witnessing the action.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels showcased a strong offensive performance throughout the game. They led by 41 points in the first half and added another 36 points in the second half to seal their victory. Their shooting was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they hit eight three-pointers at an impressive rate of 44 percent accuracy. From inside, they matched their opponents with 30 points in paint.

Defensively, both teams were evenly matched with six blocks each. However, it was on turnovers where UNLV capitalized; scoring 21 points off turnovers compared to just 12 for Hawai'i. The home team also demonstrated better discipline by committing fewer personal fouls and maintaining a higher free throw percentage at an outstanding rate of 82 percent.

The Warriors fought valiantly but struggled from long range as they managed only six three-pointers on a lowly shooting percentage of roughly 21 percent from distance. Despite these challenges, they were able to keep pace with second-chance points and total rebounds.

As for individual performances for UNLV Runnin' Rebels that stood out: steals were slightly higher than those by Hawai'i players (eight versus seven), assists were close but still favored UNLV (10 versus Hawai'i's twelve), and both teams had one player technical foul each.

Looking ahead for fans of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels is another exciting matchup scheduled against Washington State Cougars at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on December 10th at approximately 1:30 PM local time (PST). This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports channel number two hundred nineteen for those who wish to follow along live or tune into coverage as it happens.