Harkless and UNLV win 69-67 in OT against Nevada
RENO, Nev. -- — Elijah Harkless scored 24 points and Jackie Johnson III added seven in the overtime as UNLV defeated Nevada 69-67 on Saturday night.
Reno missed a close shot at the buzzer to tie the game and lost at home for the first time this season.
Harkless had eight rebounds for the Rebels (18-12, 7-11 Mountain West Conference). Luis Rodriguez scored 14 points while shooting 3 for 12 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free throw line, and added 13 rebounds. Johnson shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Jarod Lucas led the way for the Wolf Pack (22-9, 12-6) with 23 points and six rebounds. Kenan Blackshear added 18 points and two steals for Nevada.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Spaulding
- Gregory Nixon
- Glen Mayberry
2022-23 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 15-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Utah State | 13-5 | 2 | 26-9 |
| Boise State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-10 |
| Nevada | 12-6 | 3 | 22-11 |
| San José State | 10-8 | 5 | 21-14 |
| New Mexico | 8-10 | 7 | 22-12 |
| UNLV | 7-11 | 8 | 19-13 |
| Colorado State | 6-12 | 9 | 15-18 |
| Fresno State | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Air Force | 5-13 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Wyoming | 4-14 | 11 | 9-22 |
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