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Recap - Boise State Defeats UNLV 86-76
Boise State got a 27-point performance from Marcus Shaver Jr. as they ran past UNLV 86-76 on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.
Boise State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Abu Kigab had 23 points for Boise State and Tyson Degenhart chipped in with 10 points. Emmanuel Akot had 3 assists for them, while Emmanuel Akot was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UNLV got 25 points from Bryce Hamilton in a losing cause and another 17 points from Donovan Williams. Jordan McCabe contributed 5 assists for them, while David Muoka had 7 rebounds.
Boise State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Boise State had a 35-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boise State heads into a battle against Nevada. UNLV, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wyoming.