LAS VEGAS (AP) Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 15 points as UNLV beat UC Riverside 66-53 on Saturday.

Thomas had five rebounds and five assists for the Rebels (6-5). Jeremiah Cherry scored 12 points and added three blocks. Jailen Bedford and Jaden Henley both added nine points.

The Highlanders (8-5) were led by Barrington Hargress, who posted 17 points and two steals. Nate Pickens added 10 points and six rebounds for UC Riverside. Parker Strauss finished with six points.

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