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UNLV vs New Mexico Final: 78-73 - Recap
UNLV earned a 78-73 victory over New Mexico on Saturday, getting 17 points from Elijah Mitrou-Long at Dreamstyle Arena.
UNLV was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.
UNLV got 17 points from Bryce Hamilton and another 16 points from Amauri Hardy. Bryce Hamilton contributed 4 assists, while Elijah Mitrou-Long cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
New Mexico got 19 points from Makuach Maluach in a losing cause and another 17 points from Corey Manigault. Zane Martin contributed 8 assists for them, while Vance Jackson had 6 rebounds.
UNLV was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UNLV won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.
UNLV looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Colorado State. New Mexico will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nevada.