LAS VEGAS -- Jordan Caroline had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 22 Nevada to a 79-74 victory over UNLV on Thursday in a quarterfinal matchup between in-state rivals in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
Top-seeded Nevada (27-6) used a 22-6 run early in the second half to erase a 12-point deficit and seize momentum after a dismal offensive performance in the first half.
After hitting just 11 of 38 from the floor, including 4 of 12 from long range, and missing 14 of its last 18 in the first half, Nevada opened the second half by hitting 9 of 11 from the floor, including 5-for-5 from 3-point range.