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UNLV Routs La Sierra 89-47 Behind Relentless Defense

The win closed UNLV's nonconference slate at 6-6 ahead of a Jan. 3 matchup with Air Force.

Overview

  • The Rebels opened with a 21-0 burst and led 49-19 at halftime at the Thomas & Mack Center.
  • UNLV piled up 17 steals and 11 blocks and turned turnovers into 34 points.
  • The hosts controlled the interior 52-12 and owned fast-break points 24-0.
  • Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 19 points, with Tyrin Jones adding 15, Howie Fleming Jr. 11, and Emmanuel Stephen 10 with eight rebounds.
  • La Sierra shot 28% from the field, led by Mateo Hamilton’s 12 points, while Jasper Reinalada was held to four.