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Nevada vs UNLV Final: 82-79 - Recap
Jalen Harris scored 29 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for Nevada on Wednesday, leading them to a 82-79 victory over UNLV at Thomas & Mack Center.
Bettors who backed Nevada were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
Jazz Johnson had 19 points for Nevada and Nisre Zouzoua chipped in with 12 points. Jalen Harris had 5 assists for them, while Jalen Harris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
UNLV got a 23-point performance from Bryce Hamilton, who was supported by 14 points from Jonah Antonio. Jonah Antonio had 3 assists in a losing cause for UNLV, while Bryce Hamilton grabbed 9 rebounds.
Nevada was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Nevada won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-42.
Nevada looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the New Mexico. UNLV will aim to get back on the winning track at New Mexico.