Harkless scores 18 points, UNLV beats Nevada 68-62

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elijah Harkless had 18 points in UNLV's 68-62 victory over Nevada on Saturday night.

Harkless added nine rebounds and five assists for the Rebels (14-7, 3-6 Mountain West Conference). Justin Webster scored 17 points while going 6 of 11 (5 for 8 from distance). Shane Nowell recorded eight points and shot 3 for 4, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.

Jarod Lucas finished with 15 points and two steals for the Wolf Pack (16-6, 6-3). Kenan Blackshear added 14 points, six assists and two steals for Nevada. Darrion Williams also had 13 points.

Webster put up 12 points in the first half for UNLV, who led 35-33 at the break. UNLV outscored Nevada by four points in the second half. Harkless led the way with 10 second-half points.

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Both teams play on Tuesday. UNLV visits Colorado State while Nevada hosts San Diego State.

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