The RebelsThe UNLV Lady Rebels basketball team is now on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Colorado State Rams 67-64 on Wednesday night.
The Lady Rebels (21-2, 11-1 MW) had three players score in double figures. Amarachi Kimpson led the Lady Rebels with a career-high 20 points off the bench by shooting 8-for-11 from the field and tied her career-high at the three-point line by going 4-for-5. Desi-Rae Young had her 46th career double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds (six offensive, eight defensive). Nneka Obiazor added 11 points.
Via press release, UNLV trailed 49-51 heading into the fourth quarter. Colorado State extended the lead by five at 53-49, 15 seconds into the final quarter. The Lady Rebels then went on a 9-0 run to take the lead 58-53.
Colorado State and UNLV went end-to-end exchange baskets before Sanna Strom put up a layup with a second left on the clock to get within two, 66-64. Kiara Jackson received the inbound, was fouled in front of the Rams’ bench, and drained a free throw to help secure the 67-64 victory.
The Lady Rebels and Rams exchanged the lead 11 times throughout the game and were tied three times. UNLV and CSU each had 26 points in the paint. UNLV forced 12 Rams turnovers and scored 10 points off them. The Rebels out-rebounded Colorado State 42-32. This was the first time this season that the Lady Rebels trailed after the third quarter and collected the win.
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