LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Naas Cunningham scored 25 points and Kimani Hamilton added 19 points and nine rebounds to lead UNLV to a 101-69 victory over Chattanooga in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The Runnin’ Rebels (1-1) took control with a 47-point first half and never looked back, pulling away after halftime. UNLV shot 56% from the floor and dominated inside, outscoring the Mocs 46-28 in the paint.

Teddy Washington Jr. led Chattanooga (1-2) with 18 points. The Mocs struggled with ball security, committing 12 turnovers that led to 19 points for UNLV.