LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Miles Byrd scored 23 points as San Diego State defeated UNLV 82-71 in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

The Aztecs used efficient shooting to secure the road victory. San Diego State shot 56.5% from the field and 61.5% from three-point range, while UNLV managed just 33.3% from beyond the arc. The Runnin’ Rebels also struggled at the free-throw line, making 12 of 22 attempts.

Byrd added five assists for San Diego State. Taj DeGourville and Reese Dixon-Waters each contributed 13 points for the Aztecs, who improved to 14-5 overall.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn led all scorers with 27 points for UNLV, which fell to 10-9. Kimani Hamilton added 12 points for the Rebels.

San Diego State built its lead with a 10-5 advantage in fast-break points and by committing only two offensive turnovers on 13 total miscues.