UT Martin secures 86-81 win against UNLV
Led by Dragos Lungu's 23 points, the UT Martin Skyhawks defeated the UNLV Rebels 86-81 in a season opener for both teamsNOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press
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Ladji Dembele - Available and starting Tuesday Dembele (foot) is available and starting against Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday.
Impact Dembele was questionable to feature in the Runnin Rebels' season opener, but not only will he be available, but he'll be part of the starting lineup. Dembele averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 boards per game for Iowa in 2024-25. This will be his official debut with UNLV.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Abittan - Out for opening game Abittan (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's opener against Tennessee-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Abittan will be sidelined as the Rebels kick off their season. The freshman guard will now seek to get back into action against Chattanooga on Saturday.
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Issac Williamson - Will miss opener Williamson (foot) will not be available in Tuesday's game against UT-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Williamson was listed as doubtful coming into this week and he will indeed be unable to go in the opener. UNLV will be short-handed without Myles Che (foot) and Mason Abittan (undisclosed) as well. Williamson will look to get healthy and try to crack the rotation in his freshman campaign. He's next chance to return will be on Saturday against Chattanooga.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Che - Out for opener Che (foot) is out for Tuesday's opener against Tennessee-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Che, as expected, will miss the Rebels' season opener as he works back from a foot injury. The 6-foot-3 guard is expected to play a large role for the Rebels this season after transferring in from UC-Irvine in the offseason. He averaged 12.1 points per game in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Tyrin Jones - Good to go Tuesday Jones (shoulder) will be available for Tuesday's game against UT-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jones has been battling a shoulder injury that dates back to August. He was able to work hard on his rehab and he will not miss any regular season action. UNLV will be short-handed in this one, however, as Myles Che (foot), Isaac Williamson (foot) and Mason Abittan (undisclosed) will not be available. Jones will look to make an early impact in his freshman campaign.
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