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UNLV Defeats UC Riverside 66-53 - Recap

Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 15 points leading UNLV to a 66-53 victory over UC Riverside at Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday.

UNLV won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites.

Jeremiah Cherry had 12 points for UNLV and Jaden Henley chipped in with 9 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. had 5 assists for them, while Julian Rishwain was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

UC Riverside got 17 points from Barrington Hargress in a losing cause and another 10 points from Nate Pickens. Nate Pickens contributed 3 assists for them, while Kaleb Smith had 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed UNLV were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

UC Riverside had a 39-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

UNLV looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Fresno State. UC Riverside will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Thomas (MN).