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Diamond Head Classic - UNLV Rebels vs Bucknell Bison Recap - Bucknell Wins 97-72

Bucknell cruised to victory on Tuesday, running UNLV out of the gym and running up a 97-72 score at Stan Sheriff Center.

Bucknell was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.0-point spread as an underdog.

Kimbal Mackenzie had 16 points for Bucknell and Nate Sestina chipped in with 15 points. Jimmy Sotos had 12 assists for them, while Nate Sestina was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

UNLV got a 13-point performance from Joel Ntambwe, who was supported by 12 points from Amauri Hardy. Noah Robotham had 3 assists in a losing cause for UNLV, while Kris Clyburn grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Bucknell were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

UNLV won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-32.

Bucknell looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Army. UNLV will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Colorado State.