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Nevada Defeats UNLV 75-65 - Recap

UNLV was burned for 26 points by Jarod Lucas on Saturday as Nevada picked up a 75-65 win at Lawlor Events Center.

Nevada was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Kenan Blackshear had 16 points for Nevada and Nick Davidson chipped in with 11 points. Kenan Blackshear had 9 assists for them, while Nick Davidson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

UNLV got 24 points from Keylan Boone in a losing cause and another 23 points from Dedan Thomas Jr.. Dedan Thomas Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Rob Whaley Jr. had 8 rebounds.

Nevada was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Nevada won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.