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UNLV Defeats New Mexico State 72-65 - Recap
UNLV got 22 points from Dedan Thomas Jr. en route to a 72-65 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
UNLV got 16 points from Jalen Hill and another 12 points from Julian Rishwain. Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Jalen Hill cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
New Mexico State got 14 points from Gabe Pickens in a losing cause and another 12 points from Peter Filipovity. Gabe Pickens contributed 2 assists for them, while Robert Carpenter had 13 rebounds.
UNLV was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
New Mexico State had a 41-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UNLV heads into a battle against Mississippi State. New Mexico State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pepperdine.