UNLV Lady Rebels Beat Fresno State, Win First Conference Game 78-53

Lindy La Rocque's squad dominated the Bulldogs as the Lady Rebels begin their defense as Mountain West champions.

UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The UNLV Women’s basketball team began Mountain West conference play with a decisive 78-53 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. The Lady Rebels came out hot and dominated the bulldogs early, leading 20-8 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 41-20 by halftime.

Forward McKinna Brackens led the Rebels in scoring with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Forward Alyssa Brown turned in a very solid all around performance with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The Lady Rebels' defense was relentless, limiting the Bulldogs to just 20 points in the first half.

Fresno State was led by forward Mia Jacobs, who had a team-high 21 points and 4 assists. Despite her performance, the Bulldogs struggled to overcome UNLV's early lead and consistent defensive pressure.

The blowout win marks a strong start for the Lady Rebels in their conference schedule, building on their 8-4 record in non-conference. The team will look to maintain this momentum as they continue Mountain West play, aiming to defend their back-to-back-to-back conference titles. Next up for UNLV, they will travel to San Jose State on New Year’s Day.

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