Lady Rebels Outlast Rams in High-Scoring Affair at Moby Arena
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lady Rebels emerged victorious with an 83-78 scoreline against the Colorado State Rams. The Lady Rebels now stand with a record of 1-0, while the Rams fall to 0-1.
In a game that saw the lead change hands 12 times and was tied twice, the Lady Rebels showcased their resilience on the road. The visitors started strong with a first-quarter performance that put them ahead by three points. They maintained this momentum into halftime despite being outscored in the second quarter.
The Lady Rebels' offensive efforts were led by their impressive accuracy from beyond the arc, hitting 11 three-pointers at a remarkable rate of 48 percent. Their field goal percentage stood at a solid 44 percent for the game, with successful execution on two-point attempts contributing to their scoring tally.
Defensively, UNLV managed to secure an overwhelming total rebound count of 49 compared to Colorado State's 30. This included crucial offensive rebounds which led to second-chance points totaling an impressive figure of 22 for UNLV. Their defensive prowess was further highlighted by limiting turnovers; they only gave up possession on twelve occasions throughout the contest.
A key factor in UNLV's success was their ability to convert free throws at critical moments, making good on 14 out of their total attempts and achieving a free throw percentage close to an efficient mark at approximately three-quarters success rate.
Despite facing stiff competition from Colorado State who had five blocks and matched UNLV's steal count with three each, it was ultimately UNLV's balanced attack and clutch play that secured them this hard-fought victory.
Looking ahead for fans of University of Nevada Las Vegas basketball team: The next challenge will be against San Jose State Spartans back home at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. Scheduled for January 10th at precisely half past six o'clock PM local time (PST), supporters can catch all live action via MW Network online broadcasts as both teams look forward to continuing their season campaigns.