University of Nevada, Las Vegas vs Wyoming Cowboys: Did 12 blocks and Kimani Hamilton’s 23 points decide it?

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas moved to 1-0 in the Conference Tournaments after a 73-70 result, while the Wyoming Cowboys went to 0-1 at Thomas and Mack Center.

First half

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas put up 44 points in the opening half while the Cowboys scored 31 in the same stretch.

UNLV built its biggest lead at 16 during a half that featured 7 ties and 8 lead changes across the game.

Kimani Hamilton scored 23 points, and UNLV paired that production with 8 made three-point shots on 38 percent shooting from deep.

UNLV also earned 31 free throw attempts and converted 19, while Wyoming went 15-for-20 at the line for 75 percent.

Second half

UNLV scored 29 points after halftime as Wyoming added 39, and the Rebels protected the margin with 12 blocks on the day.

Tyrin Jones anchored the rim work with 6 blocks, and Jacob Bannarbie added 3 blocks as UNLV finished with 36 total rebounds.

Wyoming generated 44 points in the paint and 22 second-chance points, and the Pokes also collected 18 offensive rebounds within their 43 total boards.

UNLV answered inside with 30 points in the paint while committing 11 turnovers that led to 8 Wyoming points off turnovers.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys turning point came with UNLV’s 10-0 most-unanswered run that moved the score from 15-30 in UNLV’s favor.

Closing stretch

UNLV’s shot profile included 23 made field goals on 44 percent shooting, and Wyoming finished at 26 made field goals on 37 percent.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn posted 15 points, and Hamilton added 4 assists as UNLV totaled 13 assists to Wyoming’s 11.

Wyoming hit 3 three-pointers on 14 percent, and UNLV countered by holding a 52 effective field goal percent that matched its 56 true shooting percent.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels post-match stats also showed 15 bench points for UNLV compared to 26 bench points for Wyoming.

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Wyoming Cowboys tactical recap centered on UNLV’s 12 blocks against Wyoming’s 2 and Wyoming’s 18 offensive rebounds against UNLV’s 10.

After the horn

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels final whistle reaction followed a game where UNLV finished with 80 efficiency while Wyoming posted 45 efficiency in the same box score.

UNLV next appears on CBS Sports Network at 3:00 PM EDT on 3/12/2026 against the Utah State Aggies at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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