UNLV is hosting Colorado State on Saturday at 7p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Runnin’ Rebels have two players scoring in double-digits. Dedan Thomas, Jr leads the team in scoring and assists, averaging 15.6 points and 4.7 assists per game. Julian Rishwain averages 11.5 points per game.
Jeremiah Cherry leads the Runnin’ Rebels with 5.2 rebounds per game.
In their win against Fresno State, Jailen Bedford and Jaden Henley both led the Runnin’ Rebels in the win, scoring 13 points each.
Henley added a career-high nine rebounds. Thomas Jr scored seven points and a game-high tying seven assists with one turnover.
Cherry had a game-high of four blocked shots. Pape N’Diaye added two of his own.
The Rams come into this game on a two-game win streak. They’ve won three of their last four.
Colorado State is led by Nique Clifford, averaging 18.0 points per game. Clifford also leads the team in rebounds with 10.0 rebounds per game.
In their last game meeting against Colorado State on January 11, the Runnin’ Rebels lost to Colorado State, 84-62.
The Runnin’ Rebels come into Saturday’s game on a three-game win streak. UNLV has held the last three opponents to at least 58 points each.
