UNLV played as if it wanted a close basketball game, committing a season-high 23 turnovers.
But when it came down to clutch plays, the Rebels made them Monday, scoring the final seven points to beat Southern Illinois 68-61.
Tyrell Green, who tied a career high with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, put the Rebels ahead for good at 64-61 with 1:11 left. Then Jovan Mooring made a terrific steal and drove for the layup, and later made two free throws for the final points.
UNLV (7-5) clinched a winning nonconference record, with just a Thursday home game against No.