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Falcons fall in Vegas

Posted: Feb 16, 2011 12:57 AM by Lee Douglas

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tre'Von Willis had 13 points to lead UNLV over Air Force 49-42 on Tuesday night in the lowest-scoring game of the season for both teams.

Willis went 9 of 10 from the free-throw line. He also had four rebounds and four assists.

The Rebels (19-7, 7-5 Mountain West) held the Falcons (13-11, 4-7) scoreless for 13:27 in the second half and to 19 points in that session.

Derek Brooks and Michael Lyons each led Air Force with 12 points. Brooks added seven rebounds

Oscar Bellfield added eight points and Carlos Lopez had seven for UNLV.

Both teams struggled from the field with UNLV going 14 of 42 (33 percent) while Air Force was 16 of 44 (36 percent). From 3-point range, the Rebels were 2 of 14, and the Falcons were 6 of 24.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Topics: Men's college basketball, UNLV 49 Air Force 42

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