LAS VEGAS -- Derrick Jones Jr. scored 23 points and had a key block with 16 seconds left to help UNLV beat Wyoming 79-74 Saturday night.
Jason McManamen drove the lane and Jones recovered to block the layup attempt. Ike Nwamu grabbed the loose ball and was fouled near midcourt with 13.9 left. He made both free throws for a six-point lead.
Nwamu and Jerome Seagears each added 18 points for UNLV (17-13, 8-9 Mountain West). Stephen Zimmerman Jr. had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Josh Adams led Wyoming (13-17, 6-11) with 31 points and seven 3-pointers.