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New Mexico Lobos vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recap - UNLV Wins 53-46
UNLV got 14 points from Bryce Hamilton as they ran past New Mexico 53-46 on Monday at Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.
UNLV got 10 points from Nicquel Blake and another 8 points from David Jenkins Jr.. Bryce Hamilton contributed 3 assists, while Cheikh Mbacke Diong cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
New Mexico got a 11-point performance from Saquan Singleton, who was supported by 10 points from Valdir Manuel. Saquan Singleton had 6 assists in a losing cause for New Mexico, while Makuach Maluach grabbed 8 rebounds.
UNLV had a 36-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, UNLV takes its act home to face Benedictine Mesa looking for another win. For New Mexico, they head home to face San Jose State.