Defense shines as UNLV beats New Mexico 53-46
LAS VEGAS -- — Bryce Hamilton recorded 14 points as UNLV topped New Mexico 53-46 on Monday night.
Nicquel Blake added 10 points and Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 10 rebounds for UNLV (4-6, 2-2 Mountain West Conference), which forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Saquan Singleton had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Lobos (4-8, 0-8). Valdir Manuel added 10 points and Makuach Maluach had eight rebounds.
The Runnin' Rebels improve to 2-0 against the Lobos this season. UNLV defeated New Mexico 77-54 on Saturday.
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Men's College Basketball News
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— Amadou Sow had a season-high 22 points and had 12 rebounds as UC Santa Barbara stretched its home win streak to 11 games, beating Cal Poly 70-54 on Saturday.
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Green lifts New Orleans past SE Louisiana 81-76 in OT
— Troy Green had 24 points as New Orleans narrowly beat Southeastern Louisiana 81-76 in overtime on Saturday night.
2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 14-3 | - | 20-4 |
| Colorado State | 14-4 | 0.5 | 17-5 |
| Utah State | 14-4 | 0.5 | 17-7 |
| Boise State | 14-6 | 1.5 | 18-7 |
| Nevada | 10-7 | 4 | 15-9 |
| Fresno State | 9-10 | 6 | 11-10 |
| UNLV | 8-9 | 6 | 11-13 |
| Wyoming | 6-9 | 7 | 12-10 |
| San José St | 3-13 | 10.5 | 5-15 |
| Air Force | 3-17 | 12.5 | 5-19 |
| New Mexico | 2-15 | 12 | 6-15 |