Falcons Soar Over Runnin' Rebels in High-Scoring Affair
In a conference game that saw the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Runnin' Rebels face off against the Air Force Falcons, it was the visiting team that emerged victorious with a commanding 90-58 scoreline. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels now stand at an even record of 0-0, while the Falcons have matched them with their own record of 0-0.
The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas witnessed an intense battle where the Falcons displayed remarkable shooting accuracy. They finished with a field goal percentage of 55 and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting half of their three-point attempts. Their two-point shots were also on target with a success rate of 61 percent. The visitors capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off them and showed excellent ball distribution by racking up 25 assists.
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels had moments to shine as well but struggled to keep pace with their opponents’ offensive output. They managed to make only 32 percent of their field goals and were cold from three-point land at just an 18 percent conversion rate. Despite these challenges, they fought hard in transition to earn nine fast break points and outdid themselves on second-chance opportunities by scoring 13 points.
Defensively, both teams put up resistance; however, it was evident that the Falcons had an edge as they blocked four shots compared to three from UNLV and recorded more steals overall. The home team did manage to secure more offensive rebounds than their opponents which gave them extra possessions but ultimately wasn't enough for a comeback.
A standout performance came from one player who turned heads by sinking six three-pointers for the Falcons contributing significantly to his team's high score tally. His sharpshooting proved pivotal in maintaining distance between his team and UNLV throughout the game.
Looking ahead for UNLV fans, attention turns toward an away game against San Jose State Spartans at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose on January 27th at 6:00 PM PST. This matchup will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports 1 channel number two hundred nineteen ensuring fans won’t miss any action as their team seeks redemption after this tough loss.