New Mexico 71, at UNLV 89

LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — A blistering shooting display from beyond the arc propelled the UNLV women’s basketball team to a decisive 89-71 victory over New Mexico in a Mountain West Conference game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Runnin’ Rebels connected on 16 of 28 three-point attempts, a 57.1% clip that proved to be the defining factor against a Lobos squad that struggled to keep pace. UNLV’s offensive efficiency was stark, scoring 89 points on just 70 possessions for a rating of 126.9, while New Mexico managed 71 points on 66 possessions for a 108.3 rating. The game’s… Read more...