Gipson's late TD boosts New Mexico over UNLV 31-28

Published Nov. 1, 2014 9:04 p.m. ET

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LAS VEGAS (AP) New Mexico's Teriyon Gipson scored from three yards out with 1:22 left in the game Saturday, lifting New Mexico to a 31-28 win over UNLV.

After squandering a 17-7 halftime lead, and falling behind UNLV twice in the second half, the Lobos (3-5, 1-3 Mountain West) escaped with their first conference win of the season after UNLV's Brian McIntyre's 55-yard field-goal attempt fell just under the crossbar as time expired.

The Lobos were led on offense by Jhurell Pressley, who ran for 138 yards on 20 carries and three touchdowns.

UNLV (2-7, 1-4) was led by running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence's 125 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while quarterback Blake Decker completed 28 of 44 pass attempts for 271 yards.

New Mexico got revenge for last year's loss at home and tied the series, 11-11. The Rebels have won five of the last seven meetings, including last season's 56-42 thriller.