LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The UNLV women’s basketball team earned a 62-56 win over Northern Iowa on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Runnin’ Rebels built a large early lead, outscoring the Panthers 23-12 in the first quarter, but had to withstand a late push after Northern Iowa’s 20-point fourth quarter. Taryn Wharton led all scorers with 19 points for the Panthers. Meadow Roland scored 17 points to pace UNLV, and Aaliyah Alexander added 11 points and six assists. UNLV improved to 4-3 on the season, while Northern Iowa fell to 2-4.