Lady Rebels Paint Victory in Fresno: UNLV Outmaneuvers Bulldogs at Save Mart Center
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lady Rebels secured a commanding victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs with a final score of 63-49. The Lady Rebels' season record now stands at an impressive 12-5, while the Bulldogs fall to a challenging 7-10.
The game held at the Save Mart Center was marked by the Lady Rebels' dominant performance inside the paint, where they scored 40 of their points. The team's shooting accuracy was on display as they made 27 field goals on a solid 44 percent shooting from the floor and hit five three-pointers with a success rate of 25 percent. Their prowess from within close range was further highlighted by their two-point shooting percentage which stood at an efficient 52 percent.
Defensively, UNLV showed tenacity as they amassed a total of six steals and two blocks throughout the game. They also outrebounded their opponents significantly with an impressive tally of 44 rebounds compared to Fresno State's 28. This rebounding effort included securing both offensive (14) and defensive (28) boards.
UNLV's discipline shone through as well, committing only two team turnovers and maintaining control despite personal fouls being called against them on fourteen occasions. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers was evident; they scored eleven points off turnovers.
On individual performances, UNLV players demonstrated teamwork with nine assists distributed among them, ensuring that scoring opportunities were maximized through collaborative playmaking.
In contrast, Fresno State struggled to find their rhythm offensively but managed to convert six three-pointers at an admirable rate of forty percent from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage lagged behind at thirty-four percent which included making just thirteen out of forty-one attempts from two-point range—a stark difference in efficiency compared to UNLV's efforts.
Fresno State also had difficulty containing UNLV without committing infractions; accumulating only nine personal fouls but allowing eighty percent free throw accuracy when those fouls led to shots from the charity stripe for UNLV.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team in person or via broadcast mediums—the University of Nevada Las Vegas will next face off against Colorado State Rams on February fourteenth at seven-thirty PM local time in Cox Pavilion located in Las Vegas NV zip code:89154 USA. This upcoming home game promises another opportunity for fans to witness live action as it unfolds or tune into broadcasts available for viewing pleasure.