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Late Free Throw Lifts UNLV Over Stanford
8 Dec
Summary
- Kimani Hamilton secured the win with a late free throw.
- Emmanuel Stephen dominated with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- UNLV overcame a halftime deficit to secure the road victory.
UNLV secured a dramatic 75-74 road victory against Stanford on Sunday, thanks to a clutch free throw from Kimani Hamilton in the closing seconds. The Rebels, trailing by one point at halftime, rallied in the second half to clinch the hard-fought win. Emmanuel Stephen was instrumental, posting a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Stephen's dominant performance in the paint, where UNLV outscored Stanford 48-28, was a key factor. Hamilton also contributed significantly with 15 points and four steals, while Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added another 15 points. Stanford's Ebuka Okorie led the Cardinal with 18 points, but crucial turnovers hampered their efforts.
The game remained tight throughout, with neither team establishing a significant lead for long. UNLV's resilience on the road paid off, improving their record to 2-0 away from home. Stanford, now with a 7-2 record, will look to rebound in their upcoming game.
