Boise State Broncos @ UNLV Rebels
McCaw, UNLV hand Boise State 2nd MWC loss, 87-77
LAS VEGAS -- Patrick McCaw made five 3-pointers, scored 25 points and had five steals to help UNLV beat Boise State 87-77 on Wednesday night.
UNLV went on a 9-0 run, capped by McCaw's steal and fast-break dunk, to take a 59-53 lead.
James Webb III had a put-back dunk to pull Boise State to 66-65 with 4:55 left, but UNLV went on a 7-0 run, highlighted by Ike Nwamu's 3-point play after a baseline drive.
Boise State's zone forced a turnover and Nick Duncan hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key to pull to 77-72. McCaw answered with a 3-pointer from the wing and UNLV cruised.
Stephen Zimmerman Jr. added 18 points and Derrick Jones Jr. had 17 for UNLV (13-8, 4-4 Mountain West).
Thompson led Boise State (15-6, 6-2) with 19 points. Webb had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Duncan added 11 points.
Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
Referee:Verne Harris
Referee:Dick Cartmell
Referee:David Hall
2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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