UNLV Rebels Overcome San Diego State Aztecs at Cox Pavilion
The UNLV Rebels, ranked 24th, secured a hard-fought victory against the San Diego State Aztecs with a final score of 65-59. The Rebels now boast an impressive record of 24-5, while the Aztecs stand at 5-24. The game was held at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas and witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of 2,993 attendees.
The Rebels started off trailing in the first quarter with only 12 points to the Aztecs' 16 but bounced back in the second quarter by adding a substantial 20 points to their tally. Maintaining their momentum through quarters three and four with consistent scoring, they finished strong with additional contributions of 14 and then finally sealing their win with another solid performance netting them another 19 points.
The home team's statistics reflect their dominance on court; they outperformed their opponents significantly in rebounds grabbing a total of 48 compared to the Aztecs' more modest count of 30. This included both defensive rebounds (32) and offensive rebounds (11), which provided crucial second-chance opportunities resulting in an additional thirteen points for the Rebels.
Offensively, UNLV showcased efficiency from two-point range shooting at a commendable rate of approximately forty-five percent making twenty-three baskets from fifty-one attempts. Their free throw accuracy was also notable as they converted nearly ninety-one percent from the line which contributed ten essential points to their total score.
Despite turning over possession seventeen times compared to eleven by SDSU, UNLV managed to keep pace scoring twelve points off turnovers while limiting SDSU's advantage from such scenarios to twenty-one points. The home team also capitalized on fast breaks outscoring SDSU twelve-six in this aspect.
On defense, UNLV demonstrated superiority by blocking seven shots while SDSU managed five blocks throughout the game. However, it is worth noting that despite having fewer steals than SDSU who had eight steals during play; this did not deter UNLV's overall defensive effectiveness or impact on securing victory.
Looking ahead for fans eager for more action involving their favorite team: The next challenge awaiting UNLV will be against Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center located in Reno on March first scheduled for nine-thirty PM Eastern Time. Followers can catch all live-action updates as there are no broadcast networks listed for this upcoming encounter.