UNLV Runnin' Rebels Dominate at Thomas & Mack Center Against Life Pacific College Warriors
In a commanding display of basketball, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels outplayed the Life Pacific College Warriors with a final score of 126-54. The home game saw the Runnin' Rebels maintain their unblemished record, while the visiting Warriors fell further with this loss. The first half set the tone for the match as UNLV scored 65 points to LPC's 36, and they continued their dominance in the second half with an additional 61 points to LPC's meager 18.
The Thomas & Mack Center roared with excitement as fans witnessed an exceptional performance by the Runnin' Rebels. They showcased superior shooting accuracy, hitting an impressive 61 percent from field goal range and a remarkable 58 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point attempts were also noteworthy, sinking nearly 64 percent of their shots.
Defensively, UNLV was just as dominant. They amassed a total of nine blocks and fourteen steals over LPC's one block and nine steals. This defensive prowess translated into fast break opportunities where they scored twenty-seven points off turnovers compared to LPC's eight.
On top of that, UNLV displayed excellent teamwork throughout the game with thirty-two assists which greatly surpassed LPC's fourteen assists; this reflected in their high assist-to-turnover ratio of almost three compared to LPC’s ratio which was below one.
The rebounding battle was decisively won by UNLV as well; they pulled down fifty-eight rebounds while holding LPC to twenty-nine. This included seventeen offensive rebounds for UNLV which contributed to twenty-one second-chance points.
While Life Pacific College struggled offensively throughout the game – only making nineteen field goals on sixty-six attempts – it was clear that it wasn't just an off night for them but rather a testament to UNLV’s defensive pressure that limited them to under thirty percent shooting from both field goal range and three-point distance.
As fans look forward to more action-packed games, they can mark their calendars for when the Runnin' Rebels will face off against San Diego Toreros at Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego on December 4th at 7:00 PM local time (Pacific Time). The encounter will be broadcasted on WCC Network via internet streaming platforms for those who wish to follow along live.