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Southern Illinois Salukis vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Recap - UNLV Wins 56-49
UNLV earned a 56-49 victory over Southern Illinois on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Keshon Gilbert at JSerra Pavilion.
UNLV was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.0-point spread as a favorite.
EJ Harkless had 16 points for UNLV and Luis Rodriguez chipped in with 14 points. Luis Rodriguez had 2 assists for them, while Victor Iwuakor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Southern Illinois got a 21-point performance from Marcus Domask, who was supported by 7 points from Lance Jones. Marcus Domask had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Clarence Rupert grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 30-27 at the break.
Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-22.
UNLV looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Life Pacific College. Southern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Evansville.