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UNLV vs. North Carolina A&T

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UNLV forward Joe Darger and guard Mareceo Rutledge grab for a defensive rebound during the second half of their game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Darger finished with 18 points and four rebounds while Rutledge finished with five points and five boards.

UNLV forward Joe Darger and guard Mareceo Rutledge grab for a defensive rebound during the second half of their game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Darger finished with 18 points and four rebounds while Rutledge finished with five points and five boards. View photo »

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis and North Carolina A&T forward Kam Shepherd fight for a loose ball during the first half Saturday.

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis and North Carolina A&T forward Kam Shepherd fight for a loose ball during the first half Saturday. View photo »

First half action Saturday night as UNLV takes on North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center.

First half action Saturday night as UNLV takes on North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

The Rebels get in some last-minute practice shots Saturday night before their game against North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The Rebels get in some last-minute practice shots Saturday night before their game against North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

Cheerleaders get the crowd ready for UNLV's game with North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday night.

Cheerleaders get the crowd ready for UNLV's game with North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday night. View photo »

UNLV forward DeShawn Mitchell tries to keep the ball in play during the first half of the game against North Carolina A&T in November.

UNLV forward DeShawn Mitchell tries to keep the ball in play during the first half of the game against North Carolina A&T in November. View photo »

UNLV guard Wink Adams helps up teammate Beas Hamga after he hit the deck during the first half of their game Nov. 22 against North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV guard Wink Adams helps up teammate Beas Hamga after he hit the deck during the first half of their game Nov. 22 against North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

First half action Saturday night as UNLV takes on North Carolina A&T Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.

First half action Saturday night as UNLV takes on North Carolina A&T Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV's Joe Darger and Julian McClurkin of North Carolina A&T fight for position in the first half of Saturday's game.

UNLV's Joe Darger and Julian McClurkin of North Carolina A&T fight for position in the first half of Saturday's game. View photo »

UNLV fans put their hands up during a free throw Saturday night as the team took on North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV fans put their hands up during a free throw Saturday night as the team took on North Carolina A&T at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV guard Wink Adams splits North Carolina A&T forwards Ed Jones, left, and Nicholas Wilson during the second half of their game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0.

UNLV guard Wink Adams splits North Carolina A&T forwards Ed Jones, left, and Nicholas Wilson during the second half of their game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0. View photo »

UNLV guard Wink Adams and forward Joe Darger bump fists in the closing minutes of their game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0. Adams had a game-high 19 points while Darger finished close behind with 18.

UNLV guard Wink Adams and forward Joe Darger bump fists in the closing minutes of their game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0. Adams had a game-high 19 points while Darger finished close behind with 18. View photo »

UNLV coach Lon Kruger talks to his team during a time out in its game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0.

UNLV coach Lon Kruger talks to his team during a time out in its game against North Carolina A&T Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0. View photo »

UNLV forward Joe Darger forces North Carolina A&T guard Marc Hill into a turnover Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0 while Darger scored 18 and pulled down four rebounds.

UNLV forward Joe Darger forces North Carolina A&T guard Marc Hill into a turnover Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won 71-58 and improved to 4-0 while Darger scored 18 and pulled down four rebounds. View photo »

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis gets fouled by North Carolina A&T forward Nicholas Wilson during the second half of the game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis gets fouled by North Carolina A&T forward Nicholas Wilson during the second half of the game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV contests the North Carolina A&T shot in the first half of the game Saturday night.

UNLV contests the North Carolina A&T shot in the first half of the game Saturday night. View photo »

The Rebel mascot Hey Reb talks with the refs during a timeout Saturday night.

The Rebel mascot Hey Reb talks with the refs during a timeout Saturday night. View photo »

UNLV fans get excited after the Rebels hit a three.

UNLV fans get excited after the Rebels hit a three. View photo »

A Rebels fan stands up and dances to the music during a timeout Saturday night.

A Rebels fan stands up and dances to the music during a timeout Saturday night. View photo »

The band of Foothill High School fills in for the Rebels band, which was with the football team in San Diego.

The band of Foothill High School fills in for the Rebels band, which was with the football team in San Diego. View photo »

The Rebel cheerleaders get the crowd going during a timeout Saturday night.

The Rebel cheerleaders get the crowd going during a timeout Saturday night. View photo »

Joe Darger blows past Thomas Coleman late in the second half of the game Saturday night.

Joe Darger blows past Thomas Coleman late in the second half of the game Saturday night. View photo »

Wink Adams rises above the defense to lay it in for two.  He ended the game with 19 points.

Wink Adams rises above the defense to lay it in for two. He ended the game with 19 points. View photo »

UNLV's Wink Adams reacts after he scores two of his 19 late in the game Saturday night.

UNLV's Wink Adams reacts after he scores two of his 19 late in the game Saturday night. View photo »

Mareceo

Mareceo "Mo" Rutledge of UNLV and Tavarus Alston of North Carolina A&T go after a loose ball Saturday night. View photo »

Oscar Bellfield takes it past the North Carolina A&T defense Saturday night.  Bellfield ended the game with four points.

Oscar Bellfield takes it past the North Carolina A&T defense Saturday night. Bellfield ended the game with four points. View photo »

Rene Rougeau high fives the fans after the win Saturday night.  The final score was 71-58.

Rene Rougeau high fives the fans after the win Saturday night. The final score was 71-58. View photo »

Sat, Nov 22, 2008 (6:58 p.m.)

The UNLV Rebels take on the North Carolina A&T Aggies Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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