SAN JOSE, Calif. — UNLV built a 12-point lead early in the second half, but then went ice cold as San Jose State found its shooting touch.
The Spartans rallied and then held off the Rebels to win 76-72 on Saturday at The Event Center.
It was the second tough loss this week for the Rebels (10-12, 3-6 Mountain West), who also were defeated 66-65 on Wednesday at Wyoming. Both basketball games were marked by missed easy shots for UNLV.
San Jose State (10-10, 3-6) ended a seven-game losing streak to UNLV.
The Rebels went ahead 42-30 early in the second half, but then struggled in shooting 30.