| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFA | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| UNLV | 21 | 47 | 68 |
Hill scores 18 as UNLV knocks off Air Force 68-59 in Mountain West Conference Tournament
LAS VEGAS -- — Jalen Hill had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in UNLV's 68-59 victory against Air Force on Wednesday in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
No. 6 seed UNLV (18-14) will play No. 3 seed Utah State on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Jailen Bedford added 13 points while going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) while he also had nine rebounds. Jeremiah Cherry had 13 points and shot 4 of 8 from the field and 5 for 9 from the line.
The Falcons (4-28) were led by Ethan Taylor, who posted 23 points, six rebounds and two steals.
UNLV went into halftime trailing 25-21. Hill led the way with 13 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Amy Bonner
- Nate Harris
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Colorado State | 16-4 | 1 | 22-9 |
| Utah State | 15-5 | 2 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Boise State | 14-6 | 3 | 22-9 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Nevada | 8-12 | 9 | 17-15 |
| San José State | 7-13 | 10 | 15-18 |
| Wyoming | 5-15 | 12 | 12-20 |
| Fresno State | 2-18 | 15 | 6-26 |
| Air Force | 1-19 | 16 | 4-28 |
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