Men's Basketball

Runnin' Rebels Host Cal State Fullerton Saturday

UNLV Men's Basketball
Cal State Fullerton

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MatchupCal State Fullerton (2-1, 0-0 Big West) at UNLV (1-1, 0-0 Mountain West)
DateSaturday, November 19, 2016
Time7:00 p.m. PT
SiteTarkanian Court, Thomas & Mack Center (18,000), Las Vegas
VideoMountain West Network/UNLVRebels.com (Tony Cordasco, Jevon Banks)
RadioESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
AudioUNLV Gameday App & UNLVRebels.com
Statsat UNLVRebels.com
Twitter@TheRunninRebels

Nov. 18, 2016

UNLV's Game Notes vs. Cal State Fullerton (PDF)

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) -
The UNLV men's basketball team evened its 2016-17 record at 1-1 with a 74-62 win over UC Riverside on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center giving head coach Marvin Menzies his first victory at the helm of the Runnin' Rebels.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Runnin' Rebels will host Cal State Fullerton at 7 p.m. as part of the Global Sports Classic's Preliminary Rounds. A UNLV win would give Coach Menzies his 200th career victory. The game will also be part of a doubleheader at the TMC as the Lady Rebels will face USC at 4 p.m.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: the 215 Beltway will be closed in both directions at the airport connector.

The Runnin' Rebel game is sponsored by the Southern Nevada Water Authority. The first 3,000 fans will receive a free scarf, courtesy of SNWA. In addition, the Family Fun Pack is available for purchase, which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four drinks for only $56 (a savings of $40). The Family Fun Pack offer for this Saturday's game expires at 11:59 p.m. on Friday.

In the win over UCR, sophomore guard Jalen Poyser scored a career-high 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting (4 of 7 3-pointers), while senior forward Christian Jones added 13 points on 6 of 8 from the field. Poyser is averaging 18.5 ppg over the first two games, while Jones is at 16.5 ppg.

Cal State Fullerton (2-1) is led by senior guard Tre' Coggins' 27.0 ppg. He scored 23 points in a 104-88 loss at Washington on Thursday night.

Tickets for the game may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or in person at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office.

Saturday's game will have no television coverage, however a live Mountain West Network video stream will be available for free at UNLVRebels.com with Tony Cordasco and Jevon Banks calling the action. Jon Sandler and Robert Smith will handle the radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM. All internet links along with live stats will be available at UNLVRebels.com.

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Players Mentioned

Christian Jones

#20 Christian Jones

Forward
6' 7"
Senior
TR
Jalen Poyser

#24 Jalen Poyser

Guard
6' 4"
Freshman
HS

Players Mentioned

Christian Jones

#20 Christian Jones

6' 7"
Senior
TR
Forward
Jalen Poyser

#24 Jalen Poyser

6' 4"
Freshman
HS
Guard