Another 20-point performance and double-double for freshman forward Brandon McCoy launched the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to a 76-67 win over the San Jose Spartans Wednesday, Jan. 31.
The Rebels sweep the season series against the Spartans after the team won 82-76 in overtime early in January at Event Center Arena. More importantly, the Rebels are over .500 in conference play for the first time this season at 5-4.
Forward Shakur Juiston said, “It just gives us motivation and courage for the next game. It was a great win and it’s going to give us a chip on our shoulder going to play Boise, at Boise.