UNLV Runnin' Rebels Edge Out Boise State Broncos in a Nail-Biter at ExtraMile Arena

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels emerged victorious against the Boise State Broncos with a tight scoreline of 68-64. The game, which was held at the ExtraMile Arena in Boise, saw both teams locked in an intense battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Runnin' Rebels now stand with an improved record, while the Broncos face a setback after this hard-fought contest.

The first half was a showcase of offensive firepower from both sides as they ended it tied at 36 points each. However, it was during the second half that UNLV managed to pull ahead slightly, adding 32 points to their tally against Boise State's 30. This slim margin proved enough for UNLV to claim victory on enemy territory.

The Runnin' Rebels demonstrated solid teamwork throughout the game with nine assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 15 points off them. Their defensive efforts were equally impressive as they matched their opponents with four steals and surpassed them with four blocks. In terms of shooting accuracy, UNLV shot at a consistent rate across various metrics: field goals were made at a rate of 45 percent from an attempt count of 58; two-point shots saw exactly half success from 40 attempts; three-pointers were converted at a rate of 33 percent from beyond the arc; and free throws were sunk at a rate just shy of sixty percent.

UNLV's presence under the basket was formidable as well, grabbing an impressive total rebound count of thirty-five which included thirteen offensive rebounds – these led to sixteen crucial second-chance points that helped tip the scales in their favor. They also dominated inside scoring with thirty-four points coming from within the paint.

On offense, one cannot overlook how efficiently UNLV utilized fast breaks to add eleven fast break points to their score sheet. Despite committing eighteen personal fouls and one player being fouled out, they maintained composure and limited themselves to only nine turnovers for the entire game.

Turning attention towards Boise State Broncos for a moment – they put up quite resistance themselves but fell just short despite some commendable statistics such as matching UNLV's steal count and posting three blocks defensively. Their field goal percentage stood slightly lower than UNLV's at forty percent while converting two-point attempts into scores forty-six percent of times taken.

As fans look forward to future games, attention turns towards another challenging matchup for The Runnin' Rebels who will be visiting Colorado State Rams next week on January nineteenth at seven-thirty PM Mountain Time (MT) in Moby Arena located in Fort Collins. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted nationally on Fox Sports one channel two hundred nineteen.