LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — UNLV cruised to a 67-39 victory over Air Force in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

The Runnin’ Rebels led 35-20 at halftime and never were threatened, holding the Falcons to 27.8% shooting from the floor. UNLV’s defense recorded six blocks and scored 40 points in the paint.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn led UNLV with 12 points. Tyrin Jones added 14 points and two blocks. Lucas Hobin scored 11 points for Air Force, which fell to 3-11.

Attendance was 6,321.