BOZEMAN, Mont. (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV women's basketball team fell 94-81 against Montana State on Tuesday night at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. This was the Lady Rebels' first trip to Bozeman. The Scarlet & Gray (2-2) still hold the overall record 3-1.
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Four different Lady Rebels scored in double-digits and were led by
Aaliyah Alexander's 18 points.
Mariah Elohim put up 15 points while
Jasmyn Lott and
Meadow Roland each had 13 points apiece.
Shelbee Brown led the squad in rebounds with 12.
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Montana State (4-0) was led by Addison Harris' 26 points and Taylee Chirrick's 16 points. Chirrick and Teagan Erickson were the leading rebounders for the Bobcats', each bringing down 10 boards.
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STAT OF THE GAME: UNLV and Montana State exchanged the lead four times, and were tied five times.
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OTHER NOTES:
- The Lady Rebels out-rebounded the Bobcats 51-42.
- UNLV out-shot Montana State 44.8% (30 of 67) compared to 41.8% (33 of 79).
- The Lady Rebels dished 11 assists which included three by Teagan Colvin and and Aaliyah Alexander.
- Montana State won the paint battle 40-30.
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UP NEXT: The Lady Rebels will continue on the road and next visit Arizona State on Saturday, November 22. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. PT/2 p.m. MT and will be streamed on ESPN+ with a subscription required.
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