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UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77

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UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) shoots a layup against Fresno State forward Mykell Robinson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 21 points as UNLV beat Fresno State 87-77 on Saturday night.

Thomas also contributed six assists for the Rebels (7-5, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Jailen Bedford shot 5 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Jaden Henley finished 6 of 8 from the field to finish with 15 points.

Jasir Tremble led the way for the Bulldogs (4-9, 0-2) with 19 points. Mykell Robinson added 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Fresno State. Jalen Weaver also had 14 points.

UNLV led Fresno State at the half, 48-30, with Bedford (10 points) its high scorer before the break. UNLV was outscored by Fresno State in the second half by eight points, with Thomas scoring a team-high 12 points after the break.

The Bulldogs have lost back-to-back games and seven of their last eight.

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UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks (13) has his shot blocked by Fresno State forward Elijah Price (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Both teams play on Tuesday. UNLV visits Air Force and Fresno State hosts New Mexico.

UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77 | iNFOnews.ca
UNLV guard Jailen Bedford (14) takes a shot against Fresno State forward Elijah Price (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77 | iNFOnews.ca
UNLV forward Jeremiah Cherry (45) and guard Julian Rishwain (20) defend against Fresno State forward Mykell Robinson (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77 | iNFOnews.ca
UNLV forward Jalen Hill (1) shoots a layup against Fresno State guard Jasir Tremble (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
UNLV knocks off Fresno State 87-77 | iNFOnews.ca
UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks (13) shoots between Fresno State forward Alex Crawford (8) and guard Zaon Collins (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

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