UNLV Basketball Wins in Overtime Thriller

Rebels Defeat Wyoming, 84-80

The UNLV Rebels basketball team defeated the Wyoming Cowboys 84-80 in an overtime thriller on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels improved to 14-7 overall and 5-3 in Mountain West play, while the Cowboys fell to 8-13 overall and 2-6 in conference play.

Gutsy Performance from Rebels

The Rebels were led by guard Bryce Hamilton, who scored 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. forward Donovan Williams added 20 points and 8 rebounds, and guard Nick Blake chipped in with 13 points.

The Cowboys were led by guard Kwane Marble II, who scored 23 points. forward Jeremiah Oden added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and guard Noah Reynolds contributed 13 points.

Overtime Heroics

The game was tied at 70-70 at the end of regulation. In overtime, the Rebels took an early lead and never looked back. Hamilton hit a jumper to give the Rebels a 72-70 lead, and Williams followed with a layup to make it 74-70.

The Cowboys cut the lead to 76-74 on a layup by Oden, but Hamilton answered with a three-pointer to make it 79-74. The Cowboys got within two points on a jumper by Reynolds, but the Rebels made their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.

Key Stats

• The Rebels shot 47.4% from the field, while the Cowboys shot 42.9%.
• The Rebels outrebounded the Cowboys 43-36.
• The Rebels had 17 assists to the Cowboys' 11.

Post-Game Quotes

"I'm really proud of our guys," said UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger. "They showed a lot of grit and determination tonight. We made some big plays down the stretch, and we got the win.

"We're still a young team, but we're learning and growing," Kruger added. "We're starting to figure out how to win close games, and that's a big step for us."