Harkless, UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 in OT in MWC tourney
LAS VEGAS -- — -- — Elijah Harkless scored a career-high 35 points, 11 in the overtime, as UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference Tournamentfalse Championship
Harkless had six rebounds for the Rebels (19-12) Mountain West Conference). Justin Webster scored 12 points and added three steals. Luis Rodriguez recorded 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the field.
Jake Heidbreder led the way for the Falcons (14-18) with 24 points and nine rebounds. Air Force also got 19 points and five assists from Carter Murphy. In addition, Rytis Petraitis had 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Greenstein
- Nate Harris
- Tommy Nunez
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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