Nevada Wolf Pack Edges Out UNLV Runnin' Rebels in a Close Battle at Thomas & Mack
In a closely contested conference game, the Nevada Wolf Pack emerged victorious over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels with a final score of 69-66. The Runnin' Rebels now stand with their season record affected by this result, while the Wolf Pack's performance has similarly impacted their own tally.
The game was held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and witnessed by 9,517 spectators. The first half saw the home team leading with 36 points against the visitors' 28. However, in a dramatic second half, the Wolf Pack clawed back to outscore the Runnin' Rebels by 41 to 30 points.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas showcased resilience throughout the match. Their defense managed to block three shots and steal possession five times from their opponents. Offensively, they were able to convert nearly half of their two-point attempts with a shooting percentage of around 49 percent and made five three-pointers at an accuracy rate of approximately 28 percent.
Despite these efforts, it was not enough to secure victory for the home team as they fell short by three points. The Runnin' Rebels recorded eleven assists but also turned over possession ten times during play which translated into eighteen points off turnovers for them.
On offense for UNLV, free throws were hit at about a 74 percent success rate while field goals overall were made at roughly a 42 percent clip. They fought hard in paint scoring thirty-two points but struggled on rebounds with only twenty collected compared to forty-one by their opponents.
The Wolf Pack's performance was marked by efficient scoring from both inside and outside; they made sixteen two-point field goals on an impressive shooting percentage of around sixty-four percent and sank twenty-two free throws out of twenty-six attempts which is an excellent eighty-five percent accuracy rate.
As fans look ahead after this intense matchup between conference rivals, they can mark their calendars for when UNLV takes on Air Force Falcons next week. This upcoming encounter is scheduled for February 21st at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs; tip-off is set for nine o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone (MT). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into Fox Sports one where coverage will be broadcast nationally on channel two hundred nineteen.