UNLV Runnin' Rebels Narrowly Outscored at Moby Arena in Intense Showdown

In a closely contested battle at Moby Arena, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels fell short against the Colorado State Rams with a final score of 75-78. The Runnin' Rebels now hold a record of 0-1, while the Rams improve to 1-0.

The game was marked by several lead changes and both teams were tied five times throughout the contest. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels showcased their offensive skills by shooting an impressive 51 percent from the field and an exceptional 92 percent from the free-throw line. They also dominated inside, scoring 30 points in the paint and securing a total of 31 rebounds.

Despite their efforts, turnovers proved costly for UNLV as they gave up ten points off their eleven turnovers. However, they managed to keep it close with thirteen second-chance points thanks to seven offensive rebounds. The team's two-point field goal percentage stood at a solid 57 percent as they made twenty-four out of forty-two attempts.

The Colorado State Rams capitalized on fast breaks, scoring fifteen fast break points and stealing possession ten times which contributed to eighteen points off turnovers. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was higher than that of UNLV's at approximately 2.63 compared to UNLV's ratio of about 1.45.

A critical aspect for the Rams was their three-point shooting; they hit ten out of twenty-eight attempts which translated into a thirty-six percent success rate from beyond the arc. This outside shooting helped them edge past UNLV despite being outperformed in other statistical categories such as total rebounds where they had twenty-five compared to UNLV's thirty-one.

The attendance at Moby Arena was recorded at eight thousand eighty-three fans who witnessed this conference game unfold over two halves with no additional time required as indicated by an empty clock decimal when time expired.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game for the University of Nevada Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels on January twenty-third when they host Air Force Falcons at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. This upcoming match is scheduled for nine o'clock PM local time and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one.