UNLV Rebel Yell · Jan 12, 2018
UNLV races past Air Force, 81-76
The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels used a 18-5 spurt to start the game on the way to a 81-76 win over the Air Force Falcons on Wednesday.
Air Force never led during the game, though it was tied on numerous occasions. The last tie of the game came with 4:51 left with both teams knotted at 68 apiece.
The win gets UNLV to .500 in conference play at 2-2. Their overall record now sits at 13-4. The loss sends Air Force to 6-10 on the year and 0-4 in conference.
The Rebels will get a chance to rest up as they get six days off before hosting the New Mexico Lobos Wednesday, Jan. 17. According to ESPN, UNLV has an 81 percent chance of victory.