Exciting Basketball Action at UNLV
The UNLV Rebels are putting on a show for their fans at the Thomas & Mack Center as they currently hold a 33-28 lead over the San Diego State Aztecs at halftime.
UNLV came into this game riding a four-game winning streak and they are determined to make it five. Will they succeed, or will San Diego State come back strong in the second half to spoil their streak? The answer will be revealed shortly.
Team Matchup
San Diego State Aztecs @ UNLV Rebels
Current Records: San Diego State 22-7, UNLV 18-10
Game Details
- When: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 11 p.m. ET
- Where: Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $26.00
Game Preview
San Diego State has had the upper hand against UNLV in recent matchups, holding a 9-1 record since February 2019. They will look to continue their dominance on Tuesday night in a Mountain West showdown at 11:00 p.m. ET at the Thomas & Mack Center. Despite playing on the road, San Diego State is favored by 1.5 points.
In their last game, the Aztecs defeated the Spartans 72-64, securing their second consecutive win. Jaedon LeDee played a crucial role in this victory, scoring 27 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for another impressive double-double performance.
On the other hand, UNLV entered their previous game against San Jose State with a three-game winning streak, which they extended to four after a comfortable 68-50 win. Luis Rodriguez and Kalib Boone were instrumental in leading the Rebels to victory, with Rodriguez almost securing a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Boone contributed with nine points and 12 rebounds.
San Diego State has been dominant at home, winning their last 20 games dating back to the previous season and improving their record to 22-7. The Rebels, on the other hand, have been on a hot streak, winning nine of their last ten games and boosting their record to 18-10 for the season.
In their previous meeting in January, San Diego State defeated UNLV 72-61. However, playing away from home this time presents a new challenge for the Aztecs.