What was the final score of the UNLV vs San Diego State game?

San Diego State defeated UNLV 89-86 in a closely contested Mountain West matchup.

What was UNLV’s biggest strength in the game?

UNLV’s offensive efficiency kept the Rebels competitive throughout the game. The Rebels shot 48.4 percent from the field, connected on 43.5 percent of their three-point attempts, and matched San Diego State on the glass with 30 rebounds.

Who led the scoring for UNLV in the UNLV vs San Diego State matchup?

Dedan Thomas Jr. (Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn) led the Rebels with 32 points, shooting 11-of-22 from the field and 5-of-11 from three-point range. Tyrin Jones added 22 points, providing key scoring support.

What secured the win for San Diego State?

San Diego State’s late execution and efficient shooting helped the Aztecs close out the game. BJ Davis led San Diego State with 30 points, helping the Aztecs maintain their narrow lead down the stretch.

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Key Takeaways: UNLV vs UC Irvine

What was the final score of the UNLV vs UC Irvine game?

UNLV defeated UC Irvine 75–72 in an NIT matchup.

What was UNLV’s biggest strength in the win?

UNLV’s offensive efficiency was key, shooting 53.7 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from three-point range (11-of-24).

Who led the scoring for UNLV in the UNLV vs UC Irvine matchup?

Hamilton led the Rebels with 14 points, while Tyrin Jones and Issac Williamson each added 13 points.

What secured the win for UC Irvine?

UNLV built an early lead and relied on efficient shooting and ball movement, finishing with 17 assists and holding off UC Irvine’s second-half push.

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UNLV vs UC Irvine: Game Summary

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UNLV secured a 75–72 victory over UC Irvine in NIT play, holding off a late surge from the Anteaters.

The Rebels shot 29-of-54 from the field (53.7%) and knocked down 11 three-pointers, helping them establish control early in the game. UNLV also recorded 17 assists, showing strong offensive chemistry.

Keylan Hamilton led UNLV with 14 points, while Tyrin Jones and Issac Williamson added 13 points each. Dedan Gibbs-Lawhorn contributed 12 points, and Howard Fleming Jr. added 12 points and nine rebounds.

UC Irvine was led by Dawson Saran with 18 points and H. Carrington with 14, as the Anteaters made a late push to close the gap

UNLV vs UC Irvine’s: First Half

UNLV came out with strong offensive energy, shooting efficiently and moving the ball well to create open looks.

The Rebels built an early advantage behind perimeter shooting and interior scoring, finishing the half with a 37–24 lead.

UNLV’s ability to control the tempo and capitalize on scoring opportunities gave them a comfortable cushion heading into halftime.

UNLV vs UC Irvine: Second Half

UC Irvine responded in the second half, increasing defensive pressure and forcing turnovers to shift momentum.

The Anteaters outscored UNLV 48–38 in the second half, cutting the deficit and making the game competitive in the final minutes.

Despite the late push, UNLV maintained composure and did just enough to secure the 75–72 win.

UNLV vs UC Irvine: What We Learned

UNLV showed the ability to control a game offensively, shooting over 50 percent from the field and knocking down perimeter shots.

While UC Irvine made a strong second-half push, UNLV’s first-half execution and offensive efficiency were enough to secure the win.

The Rebels’ ability to build an early lead and withstand late pressure highlights their potential to compete deeper in postseason play.

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Key Statistics

UNLV Runnin' Rebels

• Field Goals – 29/54 (53.7%)

• 3-Point Shooting – 11/24 (45.8%)

• Free Throws – 6/13 (46.2%)

• Total Rebounds – 34

• Offensive Rebounds – 5

• Defensive Rebounds – 29

• Assists – 17

• Blocks – 8

• Steals – 6

• Turnovers – 19

• Fast Break Points – 9

• Points in the Paint – 30

Leading Scorers

• Kimani Hamilton – 14 points

• Tyrin Jones – 13 points

• Issac Williamson – 13 points

UC Irvine Anteaters

• Field Goals – 25/62 (40.3%)

• 3-Point Shooting – 3/13 (23.1%)

• Free Throws – 19/25 (76.0%)

• Total Rebounds – 35

• Offensive Rebounds – 9

• Defensive Rebounds – 26

• Assists – 14

• Blocks – 3

• Steals – 15

• Turnovers – 11

• Fast Break Points – 15

• Points in the Paint – 40

Leading Scorers

• Dawson Saran – 18 points

• H. Carrington – 14 points

• J. Dixon – 13 points

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