Clash at Thomas & Mack Center: UNLV Runnin' Rebels Face Utah State Aggies in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the UNLV Runnin' Rebels prepare to host the Utah State Aggies at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its winning momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 13th, promises to be an exciting matchup in Men's Basketball.
The Runnin' Rebels have been on a positive trend recently. In their last game against Hofstra Pride, they showcased a solid performance with a convincing victory of 74-56. Their shooting was impressive with a field goal percentage of 48 and an even more remarkable two-point shooting percentage of 59. They also excelled from the free-throw line with an accuracy rate of 86 percent. Defensively, they dominated with seven blocks and managed to keep turnovers down to ten while securing 39 rebounds.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing in their previous games. Against Saint Mary's Gaels in Phoenix, despite pushing the game into double overtime and scoring consistently across quarters, they narrowly lost by two points with a final score of 67-69. This loss highlighted areas for improvement such as three-point shooting where they only made three out of fourteen attempts.
Their resilience was evident when facing Creighton Bluejays ranked eighth nationally; UNLV emerged victorious with a scoreline of 79-64 at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson. The team showed exceptional ball movement resulting in nineteen assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring thirteen points off them.
The Thomas & Mack Center has been a fortress for UNLV this season; their home-court advantage could play a significant role against Utah State Aggies. With recent performances indicating strong offensive strategies and robust defense mechanisms coupled with high morale following recent wins at home - fans can expect another thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and intense competition.
For those looking forward to catching this anticipated game live or from home - tip-off is set for January 13th at eight o'clock PM local time (20:00 UTC) at Thomas & Mack Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada (zip code:89119). The match will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.