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Gibbs-Lawhorn Scores 42 as UNLV Outlasts Nevada in Overtime

The rivalry win sets up a home test against Mountain West leader Utah State on March 3.

Overview

  • UNLV defeated Nevada 85-83 in overtime at the Thomas & Mack Center.
  • Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored a career-high 42 points on 14-of-22 shooting, including 8-of-14 from three.
  • He tied the game with a deep three at 25.9 seconds in regulation and opened overtime with another before fouling out with 16 seconds left.
  • Tyrin Jones hit the go-ahead transition layup after Howie Fleming Jr.’s defensive rebound and finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
  • Nevada’s Vaughn Weems scored 30 points, and UNLV is listed at 14-14 (9-8) with Utah State visiting on March 3.