Monday’s contest features the UNLV Rebels (27-2) and the Fresno State Bulldogs (15-17) squaring off at Thomas & Mack Center in what is expected to be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 78-55 win for heavily favored UNLV according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on March 11.
In their last time out, the Rebels won on Tuesday 104-44 over Utah State.
Their last time out, the Rebels won on Tuesday 104-44 against Utah State. In their most recent game on Sunday, the Bulldogs claimed a 62-44 win over Air Force. Nneka Obiazor recorded 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists for the Rebels. In the Bulldogs’ win, Mia Jacobs led the team with 25 points (adding eight rebounds and four assists).
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• When: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: MW Network
• The Rebels defeated the No. 19-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, 92-76, on December 9, which goes down as their signature win of the season.
• When facing Quadrant 2 teams, UNLV is 4-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 42nd-most wins.
• The Rebels have the most Quadrant 3 victories in the country (13).
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• 92-76 on the road over Oklahoma (No. 19/AP Poll) on December 9
• 72-53 at home over Arizona (No. 41) on December 2
• 85-69 on the road over Northern Arizona (No. 113) on November 29
• 83-78 on the road over Colorado State (No. 119) on January 6
• 67-64 at home over Colorado State (No. 119) on February 14
• The Bulldogs’ signature win this season came in a 57-45 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack on February 21.
• Against Quadrant 3 opponents (according to the RPI), the Rebels are 13-1 (.929%) — the first-most wins.
• 57-45 at home over Nevada (No. 200) on February 21
• 74-65 at home over Long Beach State (No. 202) on November 21
• 74-68 on the road over Air Force (No. 219) on February 14
• 59-49 at home over Air Force (No. 219) on December 30
• 62-44 over Air Force (No. 219) on March 10
• The Rebels are outscoring opponents by 20.6 points per game with a +598 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.1 points per game (15th in college basketball) and allow 59.5 per contest (68th in college basketball).
• In conference matchups, UNLV tallies fewer points per game (79.9) than its overall average (80.1).
• Offensively, the Rebels have fared better at home this season, scoring 83.8 points per game, compared to 77.8 per game on the road.
• When playing at home, UNLV is surrendering 6.9 fewer points per game (56.2) than in away games (63.1).
• The Rebels’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, scoring 77.3 points a contest compared to the 80.1 they’ve averaged this year.
• The Bulldogs put up 65.2 points per game (176th in college basketball) while giving up 62.4 per contest (132nd in college basketball). They have a +89 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 2.8 points per game.
• In MWC games, Fresno State has averaged 2.2 fewer points (63.0) than overall (65.2) in 2023-24.
• The Bulldogs are putting up more points at home (66.2 per game) than away (62.8).
• In 2023-24 Fresno State is conceding 9.0 fewer points per game at home (58.8) than away (67.8).
• While the Bulldogs are scoring 65.2 points per game in 2023-24, they have fallen short of that over their previous 10 games, amassing 61.6 points per contest.
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