Thomas leads UNLV against Omaha after 22-point outing

Omaha Mavericks (2-1) at UNLV Rebels (1-1)

Las Vegas; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UNLV hosts Omaha after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points in UNLV's 80-74 loss to the Memphis Tigers.

UNLV finished 12-4 at home a season ago while going 21-13 overall. The Rebels allowed opponents to score 68.9 points per game and shoot 42.7% from the field last season.

Omaha finished 15-18 overall last season while going 2-13 on the road. The Mavericks allowed opponents to score 72.8 points per game and shot 44.8% from the field last season.

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