The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels go on the road Wednesday night to take on Utah State at 7 p.m. PT on FS1. UNLV enters this game after dropping one to New Mexico 73-75 at home.
The Runnin’ Rebels have lost their last two home games, and their recent loss have come by a combined four points to Wyoming (63-61) and New Mexico (75-73).
UNLV won 6 of their last 10 games.
Three players from the Runnin’ Rebels are averaging in double digits this season.
Dedan Thomas, Jr leads the team in scoring, averaging 16.0 points per game. Jailen Bedford, Jaden Henley, Jeremiah Cherry, Julian Rishwain, and Jalen Hill are all averaging between 7.8 points per game and 11.8 points per game.
In their loss to New Mexico, Rishwain made a 3-pointer to give them the lead 71-70 with 3:48 left to play in the game.
With the Runnin’ Rebels down by two, Thomas, Jr. was fouled on a shot attempt and made it to the free-throw line. Thomas, Jr went 1-of-2 with 1.3 seconds left.
The Aggies are led by Ian Martinez, averaging 17.0 points per game and Mason Falslev, averaging 15.4 ppg.
Utah State comes into this game 18-2 and 8-1 in Mountain West play. Utah State is second in the conference.
