LAS VEGAS -- Kris Clyburn scored 14, Shakur Juiston had 11 points and 16 rebounds and UNLV held off Southern Utah for a 76-71 win on Friday night.
The Rebels (4-1) pulled away with a 9-0 run to lead 64-55 on Juiston's layup with 4:12 left in the game. The Thunderbirds (3-1) cut the deficit to 73-70 on Brandon Better's 3-pointer with 25 seconds left, but UNLV made 3 of 4 free throws to hold on for its fourth straight win.
Southern Utah never led in the second half but tied it twice at 49 and 55, the second time with just over seven minutes to go.