The UNLV Lady Rebels christened their newly painted court, a replica of the Las Vegas strip silhouette that is stained on the floor of Thomas & Mack, with their fifth straight Mountain West win. UNLV beat the Colorado State Rams at home 56-52 on Saturday, Jan. 20.
UNLV blew the doors open in the first quarter, outscoring the Rams 20-7 during this period. This all out offensive assault was spearheaded by senior guard Nikki Wheatley and junior forward Paris Strawther, who each contributed 5 points apiece to the Lady Rebels opening run.
Colorado State, however, refused to roll over.