ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Makuach Maluach's 3-pointer with 17.5 seconds put New Mexico up for good and three UNLV shots in the closing seconds bounced on and around the rim, but none fell as the Lobos held on for a 91-90 win Sunday.
Kris Clyburn missed an open 3 with four seconds left and Brandon McCoy's a tip attempt rolled off the rim. A sea of hands tipped it back onto the rim, where it bounced twice before falling out.
Maluach tied the game for the Lobos (15-14, 10-6) with a jumper from the lane with 44 seconds left before Jovan Mooring hit 2 of 3 foul shots with 30.