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UNLV GAME DAY

WHO: UNLV men’s basketball vs. Pacific

When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m

Where: Lee’s Family Forum

TV: Baller TV (subscription)

Radio: KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM)

Line: UNLV-13; a total of 139

About the Rebels (4-4): UNLV is trying to end a three-game losing streak.

After being defeated by Mississippi State and Northwestern in the Arizona Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 28-29, the Rebels fell 83-65 at Creighton on Dec. 7.

UNLV will look to regroup after a week off. Second-year point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. leads the Rebels with 16.8 points and 3.6 assists per game. Junior transfer forward Jeremiah “Bear” Cherry is second in points (11.8) and first in rebounds (6.4).

The game is part of the Jack Jones Classic tripleheader on Lee’s Family Forum. Bradley (8-1) faces Santa Clara (5-5) at 1:30 p.m., followed by Colorado State (5-4) against Virginia Commonwealth (8-2) at 4:30 p.m

About Pacific (5-6): The Tigers have lost two straight and six of eight. In its last game, Pacific lost at Illinois State 72-61.

Senior forward Elias Ralph leads the Tigers with 17.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Junior guard Elijah Fisher is averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, and junior guard Lamar Washington is contributing 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists.

Las Vegas Review Journal