In a thrilling Mountain West matchup, Las Vegas will witness a fierce clash between the UNLV Rebels and the San Diego State Aztecs tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET at Viejas Arena. Currently, San Diego State holds a record of 11-4, while UNLV sits at 10-7, both teams looking to solidify their standings in the conference.
The Rebels are entering this game with a chip on their shoulder after suffering a loss in their last meeting against the Aztecs. In their last encounter, UNLV was unable to seize the win, granting San Diego State a dominating 8-2 lead in matchups since January 2020. Despite this history, the Rebels have gained momentum after a hard-fought 65-62 victory over Utah State. In that match, Jalen Hill stood out, scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds. Also contributing was Julian Rishwain, who added 13 points.
Meanwhile, the Aztecs look to bounce back after their recent away loss but are fresh off a convincing 75-60 home win against Colorado State. Miles Byrd shined bright in that game, racking up 25 points, seven steals, and six rebounds, marking a career-high with five three-pointers. San Diego State’s defense, allowing only 61.8 points per game, will undoubtedly challenge UNLV’s offense, which must find its rhythm quickly.
As both teams stack up, San Diego State boasts a significant advantage on the boards, averaging 37.9 rebounds per game compared to UNLV’s 32.4. To seal the win, the Rebels will have to work hard to close the rebounding gap.
Currently, San Diego State is favored to win by 10.5 points, although their home record against the spread stands at a less-than-impressive 2-5. As fans gear up for this exciting matchup, all eyes will be on the court as the two teams battle for supremacy in this pivotal conference showdown.
