Lady Rebels Outmaneuver Falcons at Clune Arena, Secure Victory
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lady Rebels continued their impressive season with a 76-64 victory over the Air Force Falcons. The Lady Rebels now stand at a commendable 25th rank with this latest win under their belt. The final score reflected the competitive nature of the game, with both teams displaying determination throughout the four quarters.
The Lady Rebels started off with a moderate pace in the first quarter, putting up 14 points against the Falcons' 13. However, they picked up momentum in the second quarter by adding an impressive 24 points to their tally. Maintaining their lead after halftime, UNLV scored another 21 points in the third quarter and finished strong with 17 points in the fourth.
UNLV's performance was marked by solid shooting statistics; they made 29 out of 66 field goal attempts resulting in a field goal percentage of approximately 44 percent. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit four three-pointers from fifteen attempts which translates to about a 27 percent success rate.
Inside play was crucial for UNLV as they dominated points in paint scoring an imposing total of 44. Their rebounding effort was also noteworthy as they gathered a total of 42 rebounds—12 offensive and an even more substantial number on defense with 27 boards.
The team's free throw accuracy played a role too; hitting about three-quarters (74 percent) from the line showed proficiency when given opportunities at easy points. This included making good on fourteen free throws out of nineteen attempted.
Defensively, UNLV proved effective by recording three blocks and four steals during gameplay which contributed to nine points off turnovers—a testament to their alertness on both ends of court. They also kept personal fouls low at six while managing not to foul out any player or incur any ejections.
In contrast, despite showing resilience especially towards game end where they scored twenty points in fourth quarter alone—the Falcons were unable to overcome UNLV's lead. They had higher assists count at fifteen but struggled more with turnovers having eleven against them leading directly to nine Rebel’s counterpoints.
Air Force did have some success from long range making nine out of twenty-one three-point shots giving them approximately forty-three percent efficiency from distance but it wasn't enough against well-rounded efforts from visiting team.
Looking ahead for fans eagerly anticipating next match-up: The University of Nevada Las Vegas Lady Rebels will face San Diego State Aztecs away at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl located in San Diego CA zip code:92182 on January seventeenth scheduled for eleven o'clock AM Pacific Time Zone broadcasted via MW Network online platform ensuring supporters can follow action live no matter where they are.