Halftime Report
UNLV has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have jumped out to a quick 31-23 lead against San Diego State.
UNLV came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
UNLV Rebels @ San Diego State Aztecs
Current Records: UNLV 10-7, San Diego State 11-4
How To Watch
When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Viejas Arena — San Diego, CaliforniaTV: CBS Sports NetworkFollow: CBS Sports AppWatch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TVLive Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $28.00
What to Know
San Diego State is 8-2 against UNLV since January of 2020, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both will face off in a Mountain West battle at 8:00 p.m. ET at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs’ defense has only allowed 61.8 points per game this season, so the Rebels’ offense will have their work cut out for them.
San Diego State took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They strolled past Colo. State with points to spare, taking the game 75-60.
San Diego State can attribute much of their success to Miles Byrd, who went 8 for 15 en route to 25 points plus seven steals and six rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Byrd a new career-high in threes (five).
Meanwhile, UNLV hadn’t done well against Utah State recently (they were 2-8 in their previous ten matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Wednesday. UNLV had just enough and edged Utah State out 65-62. For those keeping track at home, that’s the closest win the Rebels have posted since February 14, 2024.
Jalen Hill was the offensive standout…
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