Mack scores 31 as UNLV knocks off Northern Arizona 89-77

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sebastian Mack's 31 points led UNLV past Northern Arizona 89-77 on Tuesday in a season opener for both teams.

Mack shot 10 for 20 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Rebels. Cam Miles scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Jeremy Foumena shot 6 of 9 from the field and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding 11 rebounds.

Chris Komin led the way for the Lumberjacks with 24 points and two steals. Northern Arizona also got 16 points from Lucas Toukam. Ryan Abelman finished with 12 points.

The second half featured five lead changes and was tied four times before UNLV secured the victory. Mack scored 14 second-half points to help seal the win.

Up next

Both teams next play Saturday. UNLV hosts Samford and Northern Arizona takes on New Mexico on the road.

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