The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (5-5) are gearing up to play their first home game in more than 28 days against the UC Riverside Highlanders (8-4).
This will be the Runnin’ Rebels’ third game in seven days. The Runnin’ Rebels are looking to rebound from a close 66-65 loss against the No. 22 Dayton Flyers.
Team leading scorer Dedan Thomas, Jr is averaging 16.6 points per game. In the paint, forward Jeremiah Cherry is a force, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game and 1.7 blocks per game. The Runnin’ Rebels also have five players averaging double digits in scoring.
In their tight loss against the Flyers, Dedan Thomas, Jr. missed a game-winning buzzer-beater, he also led the team scoring 16 points. Jaden Henley also scored 15 points and Julian Rishwain scored 12 points.
The UCR Highlanders are led by Barrington Hargress, who averages 19.4 points per game. Joel Armotrading leads the team in rebounds, averaging 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
The Runnin’ Rebels will need to stay consistent in the paint and from the floor if they want to defeat Highlanders. The Rebels tend to fade at the end of the games which has cost them this season.
The Runnin’ Rebels meet the Highlanders on Saturday, December 21st at noon at the Thomas & Mack Center as a part of a doubleheader with the Lady Rebels tipping off at 2:30 p.m.
