- Matchup: UNLV Rebels vs Fresno State Bulldogs
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Fresno State Bulldogs (9-11) will face off against the UNLV Rebels (10-11) at the Save Mart Center this Tuesday.
In their last game, the UNLV Rebels encountered a setback against Nevada, losing 89-76. The Rebels finished with a shooting percentage of 45.9%, going 28 of 61 from the field and hitting 11 out of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 11 for an impressive 81.8%. On the boards, UNLV collected a total of 30 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones, while distributing 13 assists. They managed to create 7 turnovers and secured 5 steals during the contest. Defensively, UNLV allowed their opponents to shoot 58.0%, with Nevada finishing the game on 29 of 50 shooting. Nevada also had 20 assists and snagged 27 rebounds (4 offensive, 23 defensive) without any blocks. Nevada capped off the game with a free-throw percentage of 74.2%, making 23 of their 31 attempts and successfully hitting 8 of their 14 3-point shots. The Rebels committed 23 personal fouls compared to Nevada’s 10.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was a standout player for UNLV in that game, scoring 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting. He played for 34 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds, achieving a shooting efficiency of 58.8% while also contributing 3 assists.
For the season, UNLV holds a record of 10-11, averaging 12.5 turnovers and 21.4 fouls per game. Collectively, they are securing 35.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 297 assists, ranking them 201st nationally in assists per game. The Rebels have a 3-point shooting percentage of 31.8% (138 of 434) and a free-throw percentage of 68.4%. They average 77.9 points per game, placing them 148th in Division 1 basketball, while shooting 45.8% from the field.
Defensively, UNLV forces an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while committing 20.0 fouls. They allow 34.5% shooting from 3-point range and rank 287th in points allowed per game (77.9). UNLV’s field goal defense stands at 45.3% (544 of 1,201), and they concede an average of 35.5 rebounds each game, ranking 281st in Division 1 assists allowed with 315 this season.
In their most recent game, the Fresno State Bulldogs secured a win against Air Force, finishing with a score of 79-62. They collected 29 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a total of 35 rebounds. The Bulldogs had 10 turnovers but managed 10 steals in the game. Air Force received 17 personal fouls, giving Fresno State 17 free throw attempts, of which they made 11 for a 64.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, Fresno State hit 12 of their 29 attempts (41.4%) and finished the game shooting 46.7% from the field, with 28 out of 60 shots made. Defensively, they held Air Force to 39.0% shooting, allowing them to score on 23 of 59 attempts, while Air Force made 9 out of 26 from 3-point range and 7 out of 10 from the line (70.0%). Overall, Fresno State allowed Air Force to gather 35 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
David Douglas Jr. was a key contributor for Fresno State, scoring 21 points in 23 minutes on the floor, shooting 63.6% after hitting 7 of 11 shots, alongside 2 rebounds.
This season, Fresno State’s record stands at 9-11. The Bulldogs average 16.5 personal fouls per game and boast a free-throw percentage of 75.3%. They average 13.5 assists per game (234th in NCAA) and 14.0 turnovers. Fresno State has recorded a total of 1,436 points this season (71.8 per game) while averaging 35.5 rebounds.
Defensively, Fresno State ranks 100th in points allowed per game at 70.7. They force an average of 13.7 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field (ranked 164th). The Bulldogs’ defense allows 27.4% from 3-point range (140 of 511), and opponents convert 71.7% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they allow an average of 12.7 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, ranked 124th and 195th, respectively, in Division 1.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for UNLV
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