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UNLV Runnin' Rebels vs Cincinnati Bearcats Recap - Cincinnati Wins 72-65
Cincinnati got 20 points from Jarron Cumberland as they ran past UNLV 72-65 on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati did not, however, defeat UNLV against the spread, which closed at -12.5 at most sportsbooks.
Keith Williams had 14 points for Cincinnati and Chris Vogt chipped in with 14 points. Jarron Cumberland had 5 assists for them, while Tre Scott was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
UNLV got 29 points from Elijah Mitrou-Long in a losing cause and another 13 points from Amauri Hardy. Amauri Hardy contributed 4 assists for them, while Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UNLV were victorious, as the score was 33-25 at the break.
UNLV won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-37.
Cincinnati looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Vermont. UNLV will aim to get back on the winning track at Fresno State.