Valparaiso used a 21-2 run that began late in the first half to establish control and defeat UNLV 72-64 on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels committed 25 turnovers.
Basketball
UNLV coach Marvin Menzies offered some simple advice to Amauri Hardy about feeling the stress that comes with playing Division I basketball — just relax.
UNLV used a 24-2 run in the first half to take control and defeat Oakland 74-61 on Friday night at the Thomas Mack Center.
UNLV shot 41.2 percent and committed 24 turnovers in a 61-50 loss to Loyola Marymount on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV has watched UNR use transfers to become a Mountain West power and rise in the national rankings, but Rebels coach Marvin Menzies hasn’t wavered from the plan of building a winner his way.
UNR has its eyes on a run to a national championship, but the Wolf Pack will have to get through the Mountain West first. They will have their share of challengers.
UNLV plays Montana State-Billings at 7 p.m. Friday in an exhibition basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels have several questions that will need answers.
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