UNLV (4-3) is still trying to unlock its offense amid the lulls and scoring droughts that have plagued them against quality competition.
Basketball
Senior center Royce Hamm blocked a shot at the rim as time expired to help UNLV secure a victory Monday night over North Dakota State.
Spectators who attend UNLV basketball games at Thomas & Mack Center will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the school announced Tuesday morning.
The Aces lost their lead down the stretch, as Phoenix Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner took over the game, combining for 23 fourth-quarter points.
Chelsea Gray scored a game-high 22 points for the Aces, who embarked on a 24-0 run in the third quarter to seize control in the 93-76 victory.
The Aces were blown out for the second straight game, falling to the host Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals. They face a win-or-go-home Game 4 on Wednesday in Phoenix.
The Aces were at Taurasi’s mercy Thursday night during Game 2, falling 117-91 to her Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the best-of-five series.
Bryce Hamilton is returning to the Rebels for his senior season after an offseason in which he declared for the NBA draft and entered the NCAA’s transfer portal.
Riquna Williams scored 14 of her team-high 26 points in the first quarter, and Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half in the Aces’ 96-90 victory.
Guard Jackie Young scored a career-high 29 points on 14-of-19 shooting to spark the Aces, who dominated the Minnesota Lynx to increase their lead for the No. 2 seed.
The Aces committed 14 turnovers and lost to the Sun on Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville to finish 0-3 against Connecticut in the season series.
Wes Reed, a former UNLV basketball player who went on to become a coach, mentor and fixture in the high school community, died Sunday from complications of COVID.
Aces guard and top reserve Kelsey Plum continued the best season of her career Tuesday, scoring 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range.
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points and was named MVP after Team WNBA defeated Team USA on Wednesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Cambage and Hamby will play against teammates A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray of Team USA on July 14 in the WNBA All-Star game at Michelob Ultra Arena.