Aggies Edge Out Runnin' Rebels in a Nail-Biter at Thomas & Mack
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels faced off against the Utah State Aggies in a conference game that ended with a nail-biting finish. The final score stood at 87-86, with the Aggies narrowly securing victory over the host team. The Runnin' Rebels now hold a record of 0-1, while the Aggies improved to 1-0.
In an intense battle at Thomas & Mack Center, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels showcased their resilience and offensive capabilities. Despite falling short by one point against the Utah State Aggies, there were numerous highlights for the home team. The Runnin' Rebels led by six points after an impressive first half but were outscored in the second half.
The game was characterized by its fast pace and high scoring from both teams. The UNLV's offense was particularly effective inside, matching their opponents with 34 points in paint. Their two-point shooting was superior, hitting an impressive 54 percent from close range compared to Utah State's 49 percent.
UNLV also excelled on fast breaks, outpacing their opponents with 17 fast break points versus Utah State's 12. This aggressive playstyle contributed significantly to keeping them within striking distance throughout the contest.
Defensively, UNLV managed seven steals over Utah State's five and blocked two shots during critical moments of play. However, they fell slightly behind in total rebounds with 34 against Utah State's solid rebounding performance totaling at 36.
One area where UNLV struggled was beyond the arc; they shot just under one-third of their three-point attempts successfully (29 percent), while Utah State capitalized on nearly half of theirs (48 percent). This difference proved crucial as it allowed for additional scoring opportunities for the visiting team.
Despite this setback, UNLV maintained better ball control than their counterparts; they turned over possession only five times compared to eleven turnovers by Utah State. Moreover, their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an outstanding figure of 3.4 reflecting efficient ball distribution and decision-making during plays.
The attendance at Thomas & Mack Center witnessed this closely contested match as nearly six thousand fans filled up some seats hoping for a home victory that just slipped through fingers as time expired on clock decimal zero-zero-zero-zero.
Looking ahead after this heartbreaker loss is essential for UNLV as they prepare to take on Boise State Broncos away from home turf at ExtraMile Arena located in Boise city within Idaho state under zip code area eight-three-seven-two-five USA country premises scheduled for January sixteen twenty-four-year calendar date starting eight o'clock post meridian Mountain Time zone evening hour broadcasted nationally via CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one ensuring fans can tune into action live wherever they are situated across nation or globe alike without missing any upcoming gameplay moment when these two teams clash next time around soon enough indeed.