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UNLV Outlasts Boise State in Overtime as Gibbs-Lawhorn Scores 33

The result offered UNLV a stabilizing boost following back-to-back losses.

Overview

  • Boise State's Drew Fielder sank a 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds left to tie it at 76-76 and send the game to overtime.
  • UNLV prevailed 89-85 at the Thomas & Mack Center after a tightly contested night with repeated lead changes.
  • The Rebels opened the second half on a 16-12 run for a 56-51 cushion before the Broncos moved ahead 69-65 with 3:27 remaining.
  • Late in regulation, a Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn 3 briefly put UNLV up 70-69 before free throws swung the lead back to Boise State.
  • UNLV led 40-39 at halftime, and both teams arrived on losing streaks that heightened the stakes in Mountain West play.