UNLV Runnin' Rebels Dominate Utah State on Senior Night

Rebels overwhelm conference leaders 92-65 in statement victory at home

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In a dominant performance on Senior Night at the Thomas & Mack Center, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels defeated the top-ranked Utah State Aggies 92-65. The Rebels rode a balanced scoring attack, stifling defense, and strong rebounding to overwhelm the conference leaders and secure a statement win in their regular-season finale.

Why it matters

This victory over the Mountain West's top team is a major confidence boost for UNLV heading into the conference tournament. The Rebels proved they can compete with and defeat the best teams in the league, positioning them as a dangerous postseason contender.

The details

UNLV built an early lead and never looked back, shooting 70% in the second half while holding Utah State to just 47% shooting after the break. Rookie guard Isaac Williamson led the Rebels' perimeter scoring with 15 points, while senior forward Kimani Hamilton poured in a team-high 24 points. Center Tyrin Jones controlled the paint with 17 points and strong rebounding, and senior guard Howie Fleming Jr. recorded his second triple-double of the season.

  • UNLV celebrated its seniors - Walter Brown, Al Green, Howie Fleming Jr., and Kamani Hamilton - in a pregame ceremony.
  • UNLV built a 32-24 halftime lead and extended it early in the second half, never relinquishing control.
  • With under 5 minutes remaining, UNLV went on a decisive 13-2 run to put the game out of reach.

The players

Josh Pastner

Head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team.

Eric Harper

Athletic Director of UNLV.

Isaac Williamson

Rookie guard for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels who led the team in perimeter scoring with 15 points.

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn

UNLV guard who had been averaging 30 points per game in February but was held scoreless in the first half.

Tyrin Jones

UNLV center who poured in 17 points and controlled the glass.

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What they’re saying

“It's nearly impossible to even get a triple double in NCAA basketball, let alone two in a season.”

— Josh Pastner, Head Coach (Vegas Sports Today)

What’s next

The Rebels will be back in action at the Thomas and Mack Center for the Mountain West Basketball Tournament which kicks off on March 7th. The schedule has yet to be released.

The takeaway

This dominant win over the conference leaders shows that the UNLV Runnin' Rebels are a force to be reckoned with heading into the postseason. Their balanced scoring, stifling defense, and senior leadership have them poised for a deep tournament run.