LAS VEGAS — UNLV Runnin’ Rebels defeated San Jose State Spartans 79-73, remaining undefeated in Mountain West conference play on January, 4, 2025 at Thomas & Mack Center and The Sporting Tribune’s Kalin Sipes was there to capture the following TST Images.

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UNLV guard Julian Rishwain (20) scans the court during college basketball game against UNLV on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) and San Jose State guard Will McClendon reach for the ball in the final moments of the game during college basketball game against San Jose State on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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San Jose State forward Sadraque NgaNga (24) attempts to shoot the ball while guarded by UNLV guard Brooklyn Hicks (13) during college basketball game against UNLV on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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San Jose State center Robert Vaihola (22) eyes the basket while guarded by UNLV Jalen Hill (1) and Papa N’Diye (22) during college basketball game against UNLV on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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UNLV forward Jalen Hill (1) attempts a two point basket during college basketball game against San Jose State on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) takes the ball down the court while guarded by San Jose’s Donovan Yap (0) during college basketball game against San Jose State on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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UNLV guard Jaden Henly (10) attempts a two point basket during college basketball game against San Jose State on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.

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UNLV guard Jailen Bedford (14) drives towards the basket during college basketball game against San Jose State on Saturday Jan. 4, 2025 in Las Vegas.