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UNLV Defeats Washington State 74-70 - Recap
UNLV got 25 points from Keshon Gilbert en route to a 74-70 victory over Washington State on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
UNLV won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
UNLV got 20 points from EJ Harkless and another 8 points from Justin Webster. Luis Rodriguez contributed 4 assists, while Keshon Gilbert cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Washington State got a 20-point performance from TJ Bamba, who was supported by 15 points from Justin Powell. Kymany Houinsou had 5 assists in a losing cause for Washington State, while Mouhamed Gueye grabbed 8 rebounds.
UNLV led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Washington State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-19.
UNLV heads into a battle against San Francisco. Washington State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Baylor.