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UNLV roundup: Lady Rebels start strong, hand Air Force ninth straight loss

Katie Powell had 13 points and six rebounds to help UNLV hold off Air Force 60-56 in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dakota Gonzalez had 13 points and Brooke Johnson seven points, five rebounds and seven assists for the Lady Rebels (13-6, 4-3), who never trailed after exiting the first quarter up 23-6.

Dee Bennett and Kallin Davis scored 13 points each, and Bennett added 11 rebounds for the Falcons (2-15, 0-7), who lost their ninth straight.

Dylan Gonzalez scored 11 points for UNLV, which led 33-20 at halftime and 47-35 after three quarters in winning for the fourth time in five games.