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Rebels coast to win over Whittier in exhibition

Derrick Jones Jr. scored 20 points as UNLV coasted to a 94-57 victory over Whittier College in an exhibition at the Thomas & Mack Center.

It was a good night under the lights for the Rebels’ freshmen. Jones shot 7-for-10 from the field, and Stephen Zimmerman Jr. totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Senior guard Ike Nwamu hit three 3-pointers to propel UNLV to a 53-27 halftime lead. Nwamu finished with 12 points.

The Rebels open the regular season against Cal Poly on Nov. 13.

Contact reporter Matt Youmans at myoumans@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2907.