UNLV's Oscar Bellfield looks for help as he is trapped between Louisville defenders Edgar Sosa, left, and Earl Clark during the first half. View photo »

Louisville coach Rick Pitino directs his team during the first half in Louisville, Ky. View photo »

UNLV's Rene Rougeau slams a dunk through the basket during the first half against Louisville. View photo »

Louisville's Earl Clark grimaces late in the second half against UNLV in Louisville, Ky. View photo »

UNLV's Rene Rougeau celebrates late in the second half against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. Rougeau led his team with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks in the 56-55 win. View photo »

UNLV's Oscar Bellfield shoots over Louisville's Samardo Samuels for the winning basket in the closing seconds of the game in Louisville, Ky. UNLV won 56-55. View photo »

Players on the UNLV bench react after teammate Oscar Bellfield scores the winning basket late in the second half against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. View photo »

Louisville's Terrence Williams, center, and UNLV players, from left, Joe Darger, Darris Santee and Rene Rougeau, watch Williams' shot bounce off the rim with time running out to give UNLV a 56-55 win. View photo »

UNLV's Kendall Wallace, left, and Louisville's Jerry Smith, right, battle for a loose ball during the second half. Wallace's teammate, Brice Massamba, looks on in the background. UNLV won the game 56-55. View photo »

UNLV coach Lon Kruger instructs his team during the second half against Louisville in Louisville, Ky. View photo »

The ball is surrounded by the feet of UNLV player Kendall Wallace and Louisville's Jerry Smith as they scramble during the second half in Louisville, Ky. UNLV won the game 56-55. View photo »