UNLV women’s basketball team fell to Creighton in a first-round game of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The Bluejays hit 15 3-pointers and had every answer.
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Junior Kiara Jackson assumed the starting point guard position from the departed Essence Booker and has led UNLV to a 30-2 record and another NCAA Tournament berth.
Dedan Thomas Jr. was spectacular in an overtime loss to San Diego State in the Mountain West tournament, coming oh so close to sending the Rebels to the semifinals.
The Mountain West basketball tournament could offer several surprising results after a close race during the regular season.
UNLV’s basketball team had to play like San Diego State to beat San Diego State on Tuesday night, matching the No. 21-ranked Aztecs’ toughness and physical play.
Freshman point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. could be getting ready for his high school prom. Instead he leads the UNLV men’s basketball team in scoring and assists.
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