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Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels Wrap - UNLV Wins 74-63

UNLV earned a 74-63 victory over Southern Mississippi on Thursday, getting 19 points from EJ Harkless at Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV was a -9.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Luis Rodriguez had 18 points for UNLV and Justin Webster chipped in with 12 points. EJ Harkless had 6 assists for them, while Keshon Gilbert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Southern Mississippi got 23 points from DeAndre Pinckney in a losing cause and another 18 points from Austin Crowley. Felipe Haase contributed 6 assists for them, while DeAndre Pinckney had 13 rebounds.

Southern Mississippi had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, UNLV takes its act on the road to face San Jose State looking for another win. For Southern Mississippi, they head home to face Troy.