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UNLV Defeats Air Force 69-64 - Recap
David Jenkins Jr. scored 26 points for UNLV on Monday, leading them to a 69-64 victory over Air Force at Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV did not, however, defeat Air Force against the spread, which closed at -14.0 at most sportsbooks.
Bryce Hamilton had 14 points for UNLV and Cheikh Mbacke Diong chipped in with 8 points. Bryce Hamilton had 4 assists for them, while Cheikh Mbacke Diong was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Air Force got 20 points from A.J. Walker in a losing cause and another 18 points from Nikc Jackson. A.J. Walker contributed 4 assists for them, while Keaton Van Soelen had 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Air Force were victorious, as the score was 34-29 at the break.
UNLV won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-17.
UNLV looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Boise State. Air Force will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Fresno State.