- Matchup: Utah State Aggies vs UNLV Rebels
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNLV Rebels (14-14) are set to host the Utah State Aggies (23-5) at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday.
In their last game, the Utah State Aggies triumphed over Grand Canyon with a score of 74-69. They finished the matchup boasting a shooting percentage of 48.1%, converting 26 out of 54 attempts, and sank 11 of their 23 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Aggies hit 11 of 19 for a conversion rate of 57.9%. Rebounding was a key element, with Utah State grabbing a total of 23 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. The team also registered 18 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, the Aggies allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% with 24 baskets on 53 attempts. Grand Canyon dished out 13 assists and registered 3 steals while securing 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive), with no blocks recorded. The opposition excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 13 attempts for an impressive 92.3%. They made 9 out of their 28 three-point efforts. Utah State accrued 14 fouls, while Grand Canyon was charged with 18.
Drake Allen emerged as a standout player, showcasing his skills with an 85.7% shooting rate and contributing 2 assists. Although he logged 27 minutes on the court, he did not secure any rebounds but scored 15 points on 6 of 7 shooting.
The Utah State Aggies enter this game with an impressive season record of 23-5. The team averages 83.6 points per game (ranking 34th nationally) while boasting a shooting percentage of 50.6%. They connect on 36.7% of their three-point attempts (249 out of 678) and maintain a free-throw success rate of 70.6%. This season, Utah State has averaged 35.1 rebounds per game and has amassed 498 assists, ranking them 26th in college basketball. The Aggies have a turnover rate of 10.9 per game and commit an average of 19.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Aggies force an average of 14.3 turnovers each game while drawing 17.7 fouls. They restrict opponents to 33.3% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 71st in points allowed per game (69.8). The defensive effort sees Utah State yielding a shooting percentage of 41.7% (647 of 1,553) while conceding 32.2 rebounds per game. The Aggies rank 21st for fewest assists allowed, conceding 312 assists this season.
In their last encounter, the UNLV Rebels celebrated a narrow victory against Nevada, finishing at 85-83. UNLV allowed Nevada to secure 29 rebounds (11 offensive). They posted a three-point shooting accuracy of 50% by making 7 of 14 attempts and went 26 out of 36 from the free-throw line (72.2%). The Rebels allowed Nevada to hit 25 of 58 attempts from the field, translating to a shooting percentage of 43.1%. When the game concluded, UNLV registered 29 out of 58 field goals, maintaining a shooting efficiency of 50%. In terms of three-point shooting, UNLV converted 8 of 19 (42.1%). They sank 19 free throws at a rate of 65.5%. Nevada committed 20 fouls in this matchup, resulting in UNLV’s 29 free-throw attempts. The Rebels turned the ball over 16 times while amassing 7 steals. They captured 25 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 38.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn’s performance was notable as he scored 42 points in 42 minutes, shooting 63.6% with 14 of 22 shots made, while also grabbing 4 rebounds and contributing 2 assists.
UNLV currently has a record of 14-14 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.8% from the field, positioned 93rd nationally. The Rebels have tallied 2,224 points this year (79.4 per game) and collect 34.9 rebounds per game. They average 14.1 assists per game (166th in NCAA) and turn the ball over 11.8 times per game. The team commits 21.6 personal fouls per game while maintaining a free throw percentage of 69.1%.
Defensively, the Rebels rank 312th nationally in points allowed per game at 78.8. They force opponents into an average of 13.1 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 45.8% from the field (ranked 276th nationally). The UNLV defense allows 36.3% shooting from three-point range (213 of 587), while opponents convert 73.2% of their free throws. They surrender 14.8 assists and 34.8 rebounds per game, ranking 284th and 217th in those categories defensively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Select Utah State
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