Shaver Jr. leads Boise St. past UNLV 86-76
LAS VEGAS -- — Marcus Shaver Jr. had 27 points as Boise State beat UNLV 86-76 on Saturday night. Abu Kigab added 23 points for the Broncos.
Tyson Degenhart had 10 points for Boise State (23-6, 14-2 Mountain West Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Emmanuel Akot added six rebounds.
Boise State scored 47 points in the first half, a season best for the team.
Bryce Hamilton had 25 points for the Runnin' Rebels (17-12, 9-7). Donovan Williams added 17 points. Royce Hamm Jr. had 12 points.
The Broncos also defeated UNLV 69-63 on Feb. 11.
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2021-22 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Colorado State | 14-4 | 1 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 13-4 | 1.5 | 23-9 |
| Wyoming | 13-5 | 2 | 25-9 |
| UNLV | 10-8 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Fresno State | 8-9 | 6.5 | 23-13 |
| Utah State | 8-10 | 7 | 18-16 |
| Nevada | 6-12 | 9 | 13-18 |
| New Mexico | 5-12 | 9.5 | 13-19 |
| Air Force | 4-13 | 10.5 | 11-18 |
| San José State | 1-17 | 14 | 8-23 |