University of Nevada Las Vegas
New Mexico *
2/22/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb 22, 2003
LAS VEGAS (AP) - J.K. Edwards scored 12 of his 20 points over the final six minutes to lead UNLV to a 74-69 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
Edwards, who had six rebounds, was 12-for-15 from the free throw line. Marcus Banks added 17 points for the Rebels (16-8, 5-5 Mountain West).
Jamaal Williams had 25 points and 15 rebounds for New Mexico (9-14, 3-7), which was 2-for-20 from 3-point range.
Ruben Douglas, who added 21 points, was 10-for-10 from the free throw line, but was 1-for-10 from 3-point range.
After trailing 39-30 at halftime, New Mexico took its first lead of the game at 56-55 with just over seven minutes left.
After the Lobos had a 58-55 lead, Edwards scored four straight points as the Rebels took a 59-58 lead with 4:29 left.
