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UNLV Downs Colorado State 78-76 - Match Report
UNLV grabbed a 78-76 win over Colorado State on Wednesday, behind a 17-point effort from Joel Ntambwe at Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV did not, however, defeat Colorado State against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
UNLV got 17 points from Kris Clyburn and another 13 points from Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua. Amauri Hardy contributed 9 assists, while Kris Clyburn cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Colorado State got a 28-point performance from Nico Carvacho, who was supported by 20 points from J.D. Paige. Nico Carvacho had 4 assists in a losing cause for Colorado State, while Nico Carvacho grabbed 20 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Colorado State were victorious, as the score was 43-37 at the break.
The rebound battle favored UNLV as they grabbed 50 boards, while Colorado State only had 37
Next game, UNLV takes its act home to face Wyoming looking for another win. For Colorado State, they head on the road to face Fresno State.