Can the Lady Rebels' Paint Domination Foreshadow Victory at Cox Pavilion?
67-64, a narrow escape for the UNLV Lady Rebels against the Colorado State Rams in a conference game that saw both teams locked in a fierce battle. The Lady Rebels now stand with an improved record, while the Rams face another addition to their losses.
The game unfolded at Cox Pavilion, where 958 spectators witnessed an intense matchup. The home team's performance was marked by their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities, which yielded them 11 points. Despite having no blocks throughout the game, they managed to out-rebound their opponents with a total of 42 rebounds compared to the Rams' 32.
The Lady Rebels showcased resilience and tactical execution in scoring from inside the paint, matching their opponents with 26 points each in this area. Their fast-break efforts were more fruitful than those of the Rams; they scored 10 fast-break points while their counterparts failed to score any.
Offensively, both teams had identical assists numbers at 14 each and shared an assists turnover ratio of 1.27. However, it was UNLV's offensive rebounding that stood out as they grabbed 11 offensive boards leading to crucial additional scoring chances.
Defensively speaking, UNLV made four steals contributing significantly to ten points off turnovers which mirrored what Colorado State achieved through five steals leading to six points off turnovers. Both teams committed an equal number of personal fouls (12), ensuring neither side gained an advantage from disciplinary actions.
From beyond the arc, Colorado State showed superior accuracy shooting at fifty percent compared to UNLV's thirty-three percent; however, both teams sank nine three-pointers each during playtime.
Free throws proved challenging for UNLV as they only converted six out of thirteen attempts resulting in forty-six percent accuracy whereas Colorado State secured seventy-five percent efficiency but had fewer opportunities making three out of four free throws attempted.
As we look ahead after this nail-biting encounter between two determined sides where every possession counted and every rebound could have been pivotal – fans can anticipate another exciting match-up when Air Force Falcons visit Cox Pavilion on February 17th at 5:00 PM local time (PST). This upcoming event will be broadcasted live for supporters who wish to follow along and cheer on their team from afar or join again within the arena's walls where passion meets play.