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UNLV vs New Mexico Final: 80-77 - Recap
Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 25 points for UNLV on Saturday, leading them to a 80-77 victory over New Mexico at The Pit.
UNLV won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +11.5-point spread as underdogs.
Rob Whaley Jr. had 16 points for UNLV and Kalib Boone chipped in with 11 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Luis Rodriguez was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
New Mexico got 20 points from Jaelen House in a losing cause and another 20 points from Donovan Dent. Mustapha Amzil contributed 4 assists for them, while JT Toppin had 12 rebounds.
UNLV trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
New Mexico had a 40-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UNLV heads into a battle against Fresno State. New Mexico, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nevada.