UNLV Runnin' Rebels secure 88-79 win over Samford
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels improved to 2-0 with an 88-79 victory against Samford at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on November 7. Sophomore Cam Miles led the Rebels with a career-high 20 points, while Tyrin Jones contributed 17 points, five rebounds, and six blocks. Five players scored in double figures for UNLV, demonstrating a collective effort on both offense and defense. The Rebels successfully implemented their game plan by limiting Samford's three-point shooting and capitalizing on free throw opportunities. Next, UNLV will face Stanford, also undefeated at 2-0, in their upcoming game on November 10.
- •UNLV improves to 2-0 with victory over Samford.
- •Cam Miles scores a career-high 20 points.
- •Five Rebels score in double figures.
- •UNLV limits Samford to 5-for-20 from three.
- •Rebels next host Stanford on November 10.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Runnin' Rebels improve to 2-0 with gutsy win over Samford
"LAS VEGAS – Runnin’ Rebels head coach Josh Pastner says that his team’s biggest strength is that their go-to man is the open man.
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