Can the UNLV Runnin' Rebels Maintain Their Momentum After Toppling the Bulldogs?

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels have added another victory to their record, now standing at an impressive 78-69 over the Fresno State Bulldogs. The game, held at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, saw a fierce competition with neither team willing to back down easily. The Bulldogs fought valiantly but ultimately fell short against the relentless offense of the Runnin' Rebels.

From tip-off, it was clear that the home team had come prepared. The first half ended with a solid lead for UNLV at 37-28. They maintained their advantage throughout the second half, matching their opponents point for point and securing another 41 points to seal their win.

The statistics reveal a well-rounded performance by the Runnin' Rebels. They shot 45 percent from the field and made half of their two-point attempts while sinking six out of eighteen three-point shots for a 33 percent completion rate from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were nearly as effective, making 18 out of 25 attempts which translates to a success rate of approximately 72 percent.

UNLV's defense was equally impressive; they blocked five shots and grabbed five steals over the course of play. Their rebounding was dominant as they collected a total of thirty-five rebounds—ten offensive and twenty-five defensive—which contributed significantly to maintaining possession and controlling game tempo.

Offensively, both teams were neck-and-neck in assists with seventeen each; however, UNLV capitalized on turnovers better than Fresno State did by scoring eighteen points off turnovers compared to sixteen by Fresno State. This ability to convert opportunities played a crucial role in widening and maintaining their lead.

Fresno State's efforts should not go unnoticed though; they managed an admirable field goal percentage at approximately fifty-one percent and excelled in two-point shots with an impressive seventy percent conversion rate. Despite this efficiency inside, it wasn't enough against UNLV's balanced attack on both ends of court.

Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team: The next challenge for UNLV will be against Wyoming Cowboys on February third at five o'clock PM local time (Pacific Time Zone) right here at Thomas & Mack Center—their fortress in Las Vegas where they've just celebrated this recent triumph—and can be watched nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one.