Rebels Dominate Lobos in a Show of Offensive Might at Thomas & Mack Center
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels, with an impressive display of offense, overcame the New Mexico Lobos 83-73. The Rebels' victory was marked by a robust offensive performance that saw them outscore their opponents in both halves, starting with a 40-point effort and finishing even stronger with 43 points. The Lobos, despite their valiant effort and leading the first half at one point by 38 points, could not keep pace and concluded the second half with 35 points.
The game was characterized by several key performances from the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Their shooting accuracy was on full display as they hit 50 percent from the field across both halves. Notably, their three-point shooting was particularly effective; they converted an impressive 46 percent of their attempts from beyond the arc resulting in ten made three-pointers. This sharpshooting contrasted starkly with that of the Lobos who struggled from three-point range, making just two out of eleven attempts for an eighteen percent conversion rate.
Defensively, the Rebels also stood out. They amassed six blocks and eight steals over the course of play which contributed to ten turnovers for New Mexico's team. These defensive efforts were instrumental in enabling fast break opportunities where although they scored only four fast break points it showcased their ability to transition quickly.
On top of this defensive prowess, UNLV's ball movement led to twenty assists which is indicative of a well-connected team performance on offense. This teamwork helped them maintain control throughout much of the game as evidenced by only ten turnovers compared to sixteen by New Mexico's squad.
The Runnin' Rebels capitalized on these turnovers scoring twenty-six points off them which played a significant role in establishing their lead during crucial moments in play. Moreover, despite being outrebounded thirty-four to twenty-four overall and conceding forty-two points in paint against thirty-eight for themselves; it was UNLV's efficient scoring that ultimately sealed their victory.
Looking ahead after this conference win at Thomas & Mack Center before an attendance crowd numbering five thousand seven hundred sixty fans; fans can catch up with future action when UNLV hosts Utah State Aggies at Thomas & Mack Center located at four thousand five hundred five South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas NV zip code eight nine one one nine USA on January thirteen two thousand twenty-four at twelve PM Pacific Time broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one.