New Mexico State Aggies @ UNLV Rebels
3-2, 1-2 Away
65
3-2, 1-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NMSU | 34 | 31 | 65 |
UNLV | 37 | 35 | 72 |
4-1, 4-1 Home
72
4-1, 4-1 Home
Dedan Thomas scores 22 to propel UNLV to 72-65 victory over New Mexico State
LAS VEGAS -- — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points and UNLV beat New Mexico State 72-65 on Saturday night.
Thomas had five rebounds for the Rebels (4-1). Jalen Hill scored 16 points and added nine rebounds. Julian Rishwain scored 12.
Gabe Pickens finished with 14 points to top the Aggies (3-2). Peter Filipovity totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds. Robert Carpenter had 10 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.
Hill scored 10 points in the second half to help UNLV outscore New Mexico State by four.
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Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
MWN
Referee:Verne Harris
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Jason Phillips
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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