5 takeaways from UNLV's loss at Air Force

5 takeaways from UNLV's loss at Air Force

Feb 16, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Ike Nwamu (34) drives to the net against Air Force Falcons guard CJ Siples (2) and guard Zach Kocur (5) in the first half at Clune Arena. The Falcons defeated the Rebels 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsFive takeaways from the UNLV basketball team's 79-74 loss at Air Force on Tuesday:

1. It's been known for weeks the season comes down to the Mountain West tournament next month, but the Rebels are showing little evidence they will make any kind of run. And now they almost certainly will be stuck playing the extra day rather than getting a bye into the quarterfinals.…