LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Nin Burns II homered to deep left field in the second inning as UNLV defeated San Diego State 3-1 in a Mountain West Conference game Friday at Earl Wilson Stadium.

The Runnin Rebels improved to 29-24 overall and 33-21 for the Aztecs.

Burns II’s solo shot tied the game 1-1. In the fifth inning, Reggie Bussey doubled to left, scoring Jack Salmon and sending Gavin Taylor to third. Marcos Rosales doubled to right center, driving in Taylor and Bussey for a 3-1 lead.

San Diego State’s only run came in the sixth on a solo homer by Tyce Peterson to deep center.

UNLV collected seven hits to six for the Aztecs. Pitcher Aidan Russell took the loss for San Diego State. Jase Evangelista and Carson Lane combined on the mound for UNLV.

Gunnar Myro, Jonny Rodriguez, Cooper Sheff, Salmon, Taylor and Drew Barragan also contributed for the Runnin Rebels. The victory avenged a 15-1 loss to San Diego State on Thursday. The teams conclude the series Saturday.