UNLV grabbed its first win of the Mountain West season by beating New Mexico despite missing two forwards due to injury.
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Senior defensive back Jerrae Williams was the only player ruled out by coach Barry Odom on Monday, as the Rebels prepare for UNR without their defensive leader.
UNLV’s secondary stood out during the spring showcase Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Rebels fans also got a look at the new offensive and defensive coordinators.
No. 7-seeded UNLV lost in overtime to No. 2 Boise State on Thursday, ending the Rebels’ Mountain West tournament run in the quarterfinals once again.
Junior center Desi-Rae Young scored 22 points and made two huge plays in the final minute to help UNLV extend its win streak to 14 by beating Fresno State.
UNLV will put its best start since 2010-11 on the line against Washington State in the first game of the Las Vegas Clash Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden.
Forward A’ja Wilson led the way for the Aces with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Guards Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray each scored 22, and wing Jackie Young added 20.
Essence Booker scored 25 points and hit a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute to lift UNLV to the Mountain West women’s tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.