What's Happening?
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 24 points to lead the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to an 82-75 victory over San Jose State on Tuesday night. Gibbs-Lawhorn also contributed five assists and three steals, helping the Rebels improve their record to 12-12 overall and 7-6 in the Mountain West Conference. Kimani Hamilton added 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Tyrin Jones scored 13 points. San Jose State, led by Colby Garland with 23 points, suffered their seventh consecutive loss, dropping to 6-18 overall and 1-12 in the conference. The game saw UNLV outscore San Jose State 37-34 in the second half, with Hamilton scoring 13 points during this period.
Why It's Important?
This victory is significant for UNLV as it helps them maintain a competitive position in the Mountain
West Conference. The performance of Gibbs-Lawhorn and Hamilton highlights the team's potential to challenge higher-ranked opponents. For San Jose State, the loss extends their losing streak, raising concerns about their performance and strategy moving forward. The outcome of this game could influence the standings and seedings in the upcoming conference tournaments, impacting both teams' chances of advancing to the NCAA tournament.
