- Matchup: San Jose State Spartans vs UNLV Rebels
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNLV Rebels (11-12) are set to host the San Jose State Spartans (6-17) at the Thomas & Mack Center this Tuesday.
In their previous game, the San Jose State Spartans faced off against Colorado State, suffering a 65-57 loss. The Spartans committed 18 personal fouls, while the Rams added 15 to their tally. San Jose State made 6 of 27 attempts from deep. Meanwhile, Colorado State shot an impressive 75.0% from the free throw line, sinking 15 of 20. They gathered 45 rebounds (11 offensive, 34 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Colorado State also tallied 14 assists and 2 steals during the game. Defensively, San Jose State allowed Colorado State to shoot at 37.9%, converting 22 of 58 attempts. The Spartans registered 8 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and securing 6 steals. In terms of rebounding, they collected 25 total rebounds, with 2 from the offensive glass. From the charity stripe, the Spartans excelled, making 10 out of 11 attempts for a stellar 90.9%. Overall, the Spartans recorded a field goal percentage of 35.0% (21 of 60) and hit 5 of 20 from three-point territory.
A standout performer in this matchup was Colby Garland, who achieved 45.0% shooting from the field and dished out 3 assists. He played the full 40 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds, scoring 21 points on 9 of 20 shooting.
Currently, San Jose State holds a record of 6-17 this season. They average 11.1 turnovers per game while committing 17.7 fouls. The Spartans collect 30.2 rebounds per game and have accumulated 237 assists this season, ranking 361st in Division 1 for assists. Their shooting stats include a 34.9% success rate from beyond the arc (173 of 495) and 73.4% from the free throw line. They score an average of 69.6 points per game (319th in the country), with a field goal percentage of 42.5%.
On defense, the Spartans force an average of 11.8 turnovers per game while committing 16.7 fouls. They rank 303rd in D-1 for assists allowed, having given up 366 this season. The San Jose State defense allows a shooting percentage of 48.6% (620 of 1,276) while conceding 34.1 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.9% from three-point range against them, and they rank 253rd in points allowed per game, giving up 76.4 points.
In their last game, the UNLV Rebels secured an 80-78 victory against Grand Canyon. The Rebels allowed Grand Canyon to gather 33 total rebounds (9 offensive). UNLV finished the game with a 33.3% shooting percentage from downtown, making 8 of 24 attempts, and shot 26 for 35 from the free throw line (74.3%). Defensively, the Rebels limited Grand Canyon to 22 of 57 shooting (38.6%). They concluded the matchup with 27 for 63 shooting from the field, giving them a shooting rate of 42.9%. When it came to three-pointers, UNLV hit 8 of 24 attempts (33.3%) and excelled with 18 made free throws at a 94.7% rate. Grand Canyon committed 18 personal fouls, leading to 19 free throw attempts for the Rebels. UNLV also recorded 12 turnovers but managed to capitalize with 5 steals. They dominated the boards with 40 total rebounds (28 defensive, 12 offensive).
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was a key player for the Rebels, scoring 29 points in 40 minutes, alongside 2 assists. He shot 10 of 23 for the game, achieving a 43.5% rate, and contributed 2 rebounds.
This season, UNLV holds a record of 11-12. The Rebels commit an average of 22.2 personal fouls per game and convert 69.3% of their free throw attempts. On average, they assist teammates 14.1 times each game (176th nationally) and turn the ball over 12.8 times. The Rebels have scored 1,812 points this season (78.8 per game) and grab an average of 35.7 rebounds.
In terms of defense, UNLV allows opponents to shoot 35.1% from three-point range (170 of 485) and 72.2% from the free throw line. They permit 14.7 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 278th and 206th in Division 1, respectively. Defensively, the Rebels rank 304th in points allowed per game, averaging 78.7 points against. They force opponents into 13.7 turnovers per game but allow a shooting percentage of 45.5% from the field (274th in Division 1).
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back UNLV
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