The UNLV Rebels suffered a tough 75-73 loss to the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday afternoon, with Donovan Dent leading the charge for the Lobos with a career-high 34 points. The game featured back and forth action with multiple lead changes, and UNLV made a late push with Julian Rishwain hitting a key 3-pointer. However, Dedan Thomas Jr. missed a crucial free throw that could have sent the game into overtime.
The loss dropped UNLV to 11-9 on the season and 5-4 in league play, while the Lobos improved to 17-4 and 9-1 in Mountain West Conference play. Dent’s standout performance has put him in the conversation for Mountain West player of the year, highlighting UNLV’s struggles to defend against outside shots. Despite the loss, UNLV showed resilience and fought until the final moments of the game.
The victory marked New Mexico’s first regular season win against UNLV in Las Vegas in six years, showcasing the Lobos’ dominance in this matchup. The game was a testament to the competitive nature of Mountain West basketball, with both teams giving it their all until the final buzzer.
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