RENO, Nev. (Interstat) — In a display of offensive firepower and efficiency that overwhelmed their in-state rivals, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 89-76 in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game before a sellout crowd of 11,997 at Lawlor Events Center on Friday night.

The game, which saw the teams combine for 165 points, was decisively controlled by the home team from the opening tip. Nevada’s victory, fueled by a career-high 32 points from junior guard Corey Camper and a dominant 22-point performance from forward Elijah Price, improved the Wolf Pack to 16-6 overall. UNLV, which got a game-high 26 points from guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, fell to 10-11.

The most critical phase of the contest was its opening act. Nevada established immediate command with a blistering 13-2 run to start the game, a stretch that set the tone for the entire evening. The Wolf Pack’s offensive execution was nearly flawless, while UNLV struggled to find any rhythm. The Rebels committed a turnover and a shot-clock violation on their first two possessions before Camper connected on a jump shot for the game’s first points. He followed with a layup and a 3-pointer, assisted by Vaughn Weems, to cap the early surge, forcing UNLV into a timeout just over three minutes into the game.

That initial deficit proved insurmountable for the Rebels. While they would occasionally chip away at the lead behind Gibbs-Lawhorn and Naas Cunningham, who finished with 13 points, Nevada consistently answered with efficient scoring runs. The Wolf Pack shot a scorching 58% from the field for the game and an even more impressive 57% from 3-point range. Their offensive rating of 131.4 points per 100 possessions underscored a night of supreme efficiency.

Nevada took a 33-28 lead into halftime, but any hope of a UNLV comeback was extinguished in the second half’s opening minutes. The Wolf Pack exploded out of the locker room with a 13-5 run over the first four minutes, extending their lead to 46-33. The sequence was punctuated by a Camper dunk off a Weems steal and assist, followed by a Camper 3-pointer. This push effectively put the game out of reach, as UNLV never got the margin back to single digits.

Camper was the catalyst throughout, playing 34 minutes and adding two assists to his scoring outburst. His ability to score at all three levels, from drives to the rim to perimeter shooting, kept the Rebel defense off balance. Price provided a perfect interior complement, dominating the glass and frequently drawing fouls, going 8 for 11 from the free-throw line. Weems contributed nine points and four assists, orchestrating the offense alongside Tayshawn Comer.

UNLV’s effort was led by Gibbs-Lawhorn, who played 33 minutes and added three assists. Kimani Hamilton provided nine points and four assists, and Issac Williamson chipped in 10 points. The Rebels shot a respectable 46% from the field and 42% from 3-point range, but were ultimately undone by Nevada’s superior shooting percentage and a 23-9 disadvantage in made free throws. The Wolf Pack also won the rebounding battle decisively, particularly on the defensive end, limiting UNLV’s second-chance opportunities.

The victory solidified Nevada’s position in the upper tier of the Mountain West and avenged a loss to New Mexico earlier in the week. For UNLV, the loss continued a difficult stretch in conference play, highlighting defensive struggles that have plagued the team. The two rivals are scheduled to meet again in Las Vegas on Feb. 28.

According to pregame analytics from Interstat, Nevada was projected with a 77.7% probability to win and entered the game as a 7.5-point favorite. The total score of 165 points sailed over the posted over/under line of 148.5.