Diong scores 20 to carry UNLV past New Mexico 77-54
LAS VEGAS -- — Mbacke Diong had a career-high 20 points as UNLV easily beat New Mexico 77-54 on Saturday.
Diong hit 9 of 11 shots. The win came hours after UNLV announced that starting point guard Marvin Coleman (6.7 ppg, 4.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds) was out for the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his right leg.
Bryce Hamilton had 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for UNLV (3-6, 1-2 Mountain West Conference). Nick Blake added 18 points. Caleb Grill had 10 points.
Makuach Maluach had 13 points for the Lobos (4-7, 0-7). Valdir Manuel added 10 points. Bayron Matos had eight points and seven rebounds.
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2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 14-3 | - | 18-4 |
| San Diego State | 11-3 | 1.5 | 17-4 |
| Colorado State | 11-3 | 1.5 | 14-4 |
| Utah State | 11-4 | 2 | 14-7 |
| Nevada | 9-5 | 3.5 | 14-7 |
| UNLV | 7-7 | 5.5 | 10-11 |
| Fresno State | 7-9 | 6.5 | 9-9 |
| Wyoming | 6-8 | 6.5 | 12-9 |
| San José St | 3-13 | 10.5 | 5-15 |
| New Mexico | 2-13 | 11 | 6-13 |
| Air Force | 2-15 | 12 | 4-17 |