LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — UNLV used a dominant first quarter to secure a 79-65 victory over Fresno State in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

The Runnin’ Rebels opened a 26-14 lead after the first period and maintained control throughout. Meadow Roland led UNLV with 19 points. The Bulldogs, led by Emilia Long’s 19 points and Danae Powell’s 17, cut the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

UNLV improved to 21-10 overall. Fresno State fell to 14-18.