LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — UNLV edged Grand Canyon 80-78 on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center after Issac Williamson made two free throws with five seconds remaining. The Runnin’ Rebels survived a last-second layup attempt by the Antelopes’ Jaden Henley.

UNLV led 44-34 at halftime but was outscored 44-36 after the break. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn led all scorers with 29 points for UNLV. Nana Owusu-Anane paced Grand Canyon with 19 points.

The Antelopes missed nine free throws, while UNLV went 18 for 19 from the line. UNLV improved to 11-12. Grand Canyon fell to 14-8. Attendance was 6,639.