The UNLV Rebels (12-4) take a five-game winning streak into a road matchup with the New Mexico Lobos (11-6), who have won four straight.
UNLV was victorious in its previous game against Colorado State, 70-61, on Wednesday. Aaliyah Alexander led the way with 21 points, and also had five boards and one assist. New Mexico won its previous game versus Wyoming, 73-67, on Wednesday. Destinee Hooks was its leading scorer with 20 points.
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When is UNLV vs. New Mexico and when does it start?
This matchup between the Rebels and Lobos will take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 4:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UNLV vs. New Mexico
The Rebels and Lobos will hit the court at The Pit for this matchup on January 12, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS Sports Network.
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UNLV Rebels vs. New Mexico Lobos Game Preview
UNLV Stats, Odds & Insights
UNLV outscores opponents by 11.5 points per game (scoring 74.8 per game to rank 58th in college basketball while allowing 63.3 per contest to rank 159th in college basketball) and has a +185 scoring differential overall.
The 74.8 points the Rebels average are 10.2 more than the Lobos give up.
UNLV connects on 7.3 three-pointers per game (82nd in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents (5.3). It is shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc (45th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.5%.
In home games, the Rebels are posting 3.2 more points per game (76.0) than they are away from home (72.8).
On offense, UNLV has had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 73.4 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 74.8 it has put up over the course of this season.
New Mexico Stats, Odds & Insights
New Mexico’s +117 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 71.5 points per game (91st in college basketball) while giving up 64.6 per contest (193rd in college basketball).
The Lobos’ 71.5 points per game are 8.2 more than the Rebels give up.
New Mexico makes 7.1 three-pointers per game (100th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.8 on average.
At home, the Lobos score 73.2 points per game. On the road, they average 66.3.
New Mexico is posting 70.6 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than its average for the season (71.5).
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Rebels Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Amarachi Kimpson | 16 | 13.8 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Kiara Jackson | 16 | 13.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Aaliyah Alexander | 16 | 11.3 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
McKinna Brackens | 16 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Meadow Roland | 16 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Lobos Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Destinee Hooks | 17 | 17.1 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Viane Cumber | 17 | 16.0 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Hulda Joaquim | 17 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Alyssa Hargrove | 17 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
Amhyia Moreland | 17 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
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