LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Ramon Villela kicked two second-half field goals and UNLV’s defense made a late stand as the Runnin’ Rebels defeated North Dakota State 13-7 on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in a Football Bowl Subdivision game. Attendance was 33,516. Nathan Hayes completed 12 of 22 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown and added 33 rushing yards for the Bison. Chris Kiel caught two passes for 30 yards and the score. Jackson Arnold threw for 77 yards and rushed for 60 for UNLV, while Jai’Den Thomas ran 22 times for 112 yards. Donovan Woolen recorded 11 tackles for North Dakota State, and Ray James Jr. added eight tackles, half a sack and an interception. Logan Larson had eight tackles. Aaron Bickerton punted five times for 205 yards. UNLV improved to 4-2, while North Dakota State fell to 5-1. Mumu Bin-Wahad intercepted two passes for the Runnin’ Rebels. Jake Pope made 12 tackles.