1/28/2016 basketball Edit

UNLV hands Boise State 2nd MWC loss

Boise State guard Mikey Thompson (1) shoots into the defense of UNLV Runnin' Rebels forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr., (33) guard Ike Nwamu (0) and guard Patrick McCaw (22) during a game at Thomas & Mack Center.

LAS VEGAS (AP) Patrick McCaw made five 3-pointers, scored 25 points and had five steals to help UNLV beat Boise State 87-77 on Wednesday night.

UNLV went on a 9-0 run, capped by McCaw's steal and fast-break dunk, to take a 59-53 lead.

James Webb III had a put-back dunk to pull Boise State to 66-65 with 4:55 left, but UNLV went on a 7-0 run, highlighted by Ike Nwamu's 3-point play after a baseline drive.

Boise State's zone forced a turnover and Nick Duncan hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key to pull to 77-72. McCaw answered with a 3-pointer from the wing and UNLV cruised.

Stephen Zimmerman Jr. added 18 points and Derrick Jones Jr . had 17 for UNLV (13-8, 4-4 Mountain West).

Thompson led Boise State (15-6, 6-2) with 19 points. Webb had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Duncan added 11 points.

Boise State head coach Leon Rice talks to a player during a timeout. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)