LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — Colorado State built a large first-half lead and held off a furious UNLV rally to win 91-86 in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Thomas & Mack Center.

The Rams led 47-39 at halftime and by as many as 14 before the Runnin’ Rebels charged back, closing within a single possession late. Colorado State’s efficient offense, which shot 59.3% from the field, proved decisive. UNLV’s Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored a game-high 31 points in the loss. Jevin Muniz led the Rams with 20 points.

The victory improved Colorado State to 16-10, while UNLV fell to 13-13. An announced crowd of 5,312 attended.