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UNLV vs Pacific Final: 72-65 - Recap
UNLV got 21 points from Julian Rishwain en route to a 72-65 victory over Pacific on Saturday at Lee's Family Forum.
Bettors who backed UNLV were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -12.5.
UNLV got 16 points from Dedan Thomas Jr. and another 11 points from Jaden Henley. Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Pape N'Diaye cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pacific got 19 points from Elias Ralph in a losing cause and another 13 points from Elijah Fisher. Lamar Washington contributed 9 assists for them, while Elias Ralph had 11 rebounds.
UNLV was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UNLV won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-34.
Next game, UNLV takes its act on the road to face Dayton looking for another win. For Pacific, they head home to face Portland State.