LAS VEGAS — In a decisive match-up on Tuesday, UNLV showcased their strength with a 77-52 victory over the Air Force Falcons. Jeremiah Cherry was a standout player for the Rebels, contributing 15 points to the team’s success. He demonstrated accurate shooting by making all six of his field-goal attempts and converting 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. The Rebels, who hold a record of 13 wins and 12 losses overall, and 7 wins along with 7 losses in the Mountain West Conference, had strong support from Julian Rishwain, who added 13 points with a shooting performance of 5 for 10, including 2 for 5 from three-point territory. Jailen Bedford also made an impact, scoring 11 points on 5 of 8 shooting while pulling in six rebounds.

On the other side, Luke Kearney was the leading scorer for the Falcons, finishing the game with 17 points and snagging six rebounds. Ethan Taylor contributed six points, while Byron Brown also chipped in with six points. Unfortunately, the Falcons’ defeat marked their 15th consecutive loss, further deepening their struggles this season, which has left them with a record of 3 wins and 22 losses overall and 0 wins out of 14 in conference play.

UNLV established a commanding lead at halftime, heading into the break with a 44-22 advantage. The next challenge for the Rebels is a road game against Fresno State on Saturday, while Air Force is slated to travel to Wyoming for their next match-up on Tuesday.