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UNLV vs. New Mexico

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Darris Santee and Kendall Wallace can't bear to watch as UNLV shot two-of-seven at the free throw line in the last 38 seconds. The Rebels still managed to beat the Lobos, 60-58.

Darris Santee and Kendall Wallace can't bear to watch as UNLV shot two-of-seven at the free throw line in the last 38 seconds. The Rebels still managed to beat the Lobos, 60-58. View photo »

UNLV's DeShawn Mitchell throws down a dunk in the first half of the Rebels' 60-58 win over New Mexico in January at Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV's DeShawn Mitchell throws down a dunk in the first half of the Rebels' 60-58 win over New Mexico in January at Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

The Rebels come out of the tunnel to start Mountain West conference play against the New Mexico Lobos Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58.

The Rebels come out of the tunnel to start Mountain West conference play against the New Mexico Lobos Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58. View photo »

The opening tip begins the game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

The opening tip begins the game Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV guard Kendall Wallace grabs a rebound during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday.

UNLV guard Kendall Wallace grabs a rebound during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. View photo »

Mo Rutledge and New Mexico's Roman Martinez battle for position Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.

Mo Rutledge and New Mexico's Roman Martinez battle for position Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. View photo »

Rene Rougeau lays it in for two points Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.  The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58.

Rene Rougeau lays it in for two points Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58. View photo »

UNLV forward Darris Santee loses the ball to New Mexico forward Daniel Faris, left, and guard Tony Dandridge during the first half of their game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. UNLV won the conference opener 60-58.

UNLV forward Darris Santee loses the ball to New Mexico forward Daniel Faris, left, and guard Tony Dandridge during the first half of their game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. UNLV won the conference opener 60-58. View photo »

UNLV head coach Lon Kruger speaks with guard Oscar Bellfield during a break in the first half of their game against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV head coach Lon Kruger speaks with guard Oscar Bellfield during a break in the first half of their game against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis, left, and forward Joe Darger pressure New Mexico guard Chad Toppert during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday.

UNLV guard Tre'Von Willis, left, and forward Joe Darger pressure New Mexico guard Chad Toppert during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. View photo »

UNLV forward Darris Santee grabs a rebound away from New Mexico forward Daniel Faris during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV forward Darris Santee grabs a rebound away from New Mexico forward Daniel Faris during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

UNLV guard Wink Adams takes the ball up the court during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center earlier this month. Adams returned to the lineup after missing the game against Louisville due to an injury.

UNLV guard Wink Adams takes the ball up the court during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener against New Mexico at the Thomas & Mack Center earlier this month. Adams returned to the lineup after missing the game against Louisville due to an injury. View photo »

UNLV forward Joe Darger gets double-teamed by New Mexico forward Ramon Martinez, left, and guard Phillip McDonald during the first half of their game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday.

UNLV forward Joe Darger gets double-teamed by New Mexico forward Ramon Martinez, left, and guard Phillip McDonald during the first half of their game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. View photo »

UNLV guard Rene Rougeau reacts to a basket and foul against New Mexico during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday.

UNLV guard Rene Rougeau reacts to a basket and foul against New Mexico during the second half of their Mountain West Conference opener at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday. View photo »

Mo Rutledge looks to pass Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.

Mo Rutledge looks to pass Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. View photo »

Tre'Von Willis lays it in over Dairese Gary on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.

Tre'Von Willis lays it in over Dairese Gary on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. View photo »

The Rebels and Lobos fight over a loose ball Jan. 3 at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.

The Rebels and Lobos fight over a loose ball Jan. 3 at the Thomas & Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. View photo »

Tre'von Willis puts in a late layup Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico.  The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58.

Tre'von Willis puts in a late layup Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center as UNLV took on New Mexico. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58. View photo »

Rene Rougeau is fired up after a win Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center against New Mexico. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58.

Rene Rougeau is fired up after a win Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center against New Mexico. The Rebels beat the Lobos, 60-58. View photo »

Sat, Jan 3, 2009 (11:40 p.m.)

UNLV battles New Mexico Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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