The Rebels return to their home court Saturday to host in-state rival UNR in the second meeting between the two sides this season.
UNLV (10-18, 3-12 Mountain West) enters the weekend matchup on an eight-game skid including a midweek loss to Air Force, 81-58. The Rebels are 8-9 at home this season.
UNR (22-6, 11-4 MW) enters the Thomas & Mack on a three-game winning streak. The Wolf Pack has victories over Mountain West opponents Air Force (78-59), Utah State (77-66) and Boise State (85-77) in the last 10 days. UNR is 6-4 on the road this season.