Johnson carries San Diego State over UNLV 62-55
LAS VEGAS -- — Matt Bradley had 17 points and seven rebounds and Keshad Johnson recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds to carry San Diego State to a 62-55 win over UNLV on Saturday in a Mountain West Conference opener.
San Diego State (9-3, 1-0) earned its fourth consecutive victory. Chad Baker added 11 points. Nathan Mensah had 10 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
The Runnin' Rebels' 29.7 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a San Diego State opponent this season.
UNLV totaled 23 points in the second half, a season low for the team.
Donovan Williams had 16 points and three blocks for the Runnin' Rebels (8-6, 0-1), whose four-game win streak ended. Bryce Hamilton added 15 points. Royce Hamm Jr. had 14 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregory Nixon
- Rob Kueneman
- Eric Curry
2022-23 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Utah State | 8-3 | 1 | 19-5 |
| Boise State | 8-3 | 1 | 18-6 |
| Nevada | 8-3 | 1 | 18-6 |
| New Mexico | 6-4 | 2.5 | 19-4 |
| San José State | 5-5 | 3.5 | 14-9 |
| UNLV | 4-7 | 5 | 15-8 |
| Fresno State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Air Force | 3-8 | 6 | 12-12 |
| Wyoming | 2-8 | 6.5 | 7-15 |
| Colorado State | 2-9 | 7 | 10-14 |
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