LAS VEGAS – University of South Alabama senior Don MuepoKelly (Fontana, Calif.) recorded a double-double to lead the men's basketball team to a 76-68 season-opening win at UNLV Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Jaguars improve to 1-0 for the 11th time in the last 12 seasons, while the Rebels fall to 0-1.
"I couldn't be more proud of a group of guys," USA head coach Matthew Graves said. "In my four years here, this is the best team win we've had. Guys were resilient and fought every possession.