UNLV Loses 4th Straight Game to Fresno State

Rebels blow late lead in 98-96 defeat at Fresno State

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:31am

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UNLV lost its fourth consecutive game on Wednesday night, falling 98-96 to Fresno State at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The Rebels led by as many as 13 points in the second half before collapsing down the stretch, with several players fouling out late in the game.

Why it matters

The loss drops UNLV to 10-12 overall and 5-6 in Mountain West Conference play, putting them in a precarious position as they fight to stay in contention for a postseason berth. Fresno State, meanwhile, improved to 11-11 and 5-6 in the conference with the victory.

The details

UNLV was led by Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's 28 points, while Howie Fleming Jr. added 23. The Rebels held a 69-56 lead with 10:13 remaining before Fresno State mounted a furious comeback. Gibbs-Lawhorn fouled out with 2:06 left and UNLV leading 86-78, and four other Rebels players - Kimani Hamilton, Issac Williamson, Emmanuel Stephen and Walter Brown - also fouled out as the team unraveled down the stretch.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • UNLV led 69-56 with 10:13 left in the game.

The players

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn

UNLV guard who scored a team-high 28 points but fouled out late in the game.

Howie Fleming Jr.

UNLV forward who scored 23 points in the loss.

Kimani Hamilton

UNLV player who fouled out in the game.

Issac Williamson

UNLV player who fouled out in the game.

Emmanuel Stephen

UNLV player who fouled out in the game.

Walter Brown

UNLV player who fouled out in the game.

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What’s next

UNLV will return to action on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM against Grand Canyon at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The takeaway

UNLV's fourth straight loss has put their postseason hopes in jeopardy, as they now sit at 10-12 overall and 5-6 in conference play. The Rebels will need to regroup quickly if they want to turn their season around and make a push for the Mountain West tournament.