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Boise State vs UNLV Final: 71-62 - Recap
Boise State got 16 points from Tyson Degenhart as they ran past UNLV 71-62 on Tuesday at Thomas & Mack Center.
Boise State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.
Andrew Meadow had 14 points for Boise State and Javan Buchanan chipped in with 13 points. Alvaro Cardenas had 6 assists for them, while RJ Keene II was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
UNLV got a 20-point performance from Dedan Thomas Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Jeremiah Cherry. Julian Rishwain had 4 assists in a losing cause for UNLV, while Julian Rishwain grabbed 9 rebounds.
Boise State led at halftime, 33-30.
Boise State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-29.
Boise State heads into a battle against San Jose State. UNLV, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wyoming.