CINCINNATI, Ohio (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV women's basketball team fell 65-48 against Cincinnati in the final non-conference game on Saturday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena. This marked the first meeting between the two squads.
 
Jasmyn Lott led the Lady Rebels (5-5) with 16 points, while Aaliyah Alexander was the second-leading scorer with 12 points, respectively. Shelbee Brown brought down a team-high six rebounds. Meadow Roland and Destiny Brown each blocked three shots a piece.
 
The Bearcats (5-6) had three players in double-digits and were led by Alliance Ndiba's double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds.
 
STAT OF THE GAME: The Lady Rebels and Bearcats were tied three times and exchanged the lead four times throughout the game.
 
TURNING POINT: Cincinnati came out of the break and took the lead back, 28-27, on two free throws. The Bearcats then went on an 11-4 run to make it 41-32 and stayed in control for the remainder of the game.
 
OTHER NOTES:

• In Destiny Leo's return to her home state of Ohio, she dished a team-high three assists.
• UNLV had nine steals and were led by Roland's four.
• The Lady Rebels forced 17 Bearcat turnovers and scored 17 points off them.
• UNLV had 11 fast break points compared to Cincinnati's nine fast break points.
• Trystan James tied her career-high of two rebounds and dished an assist.
• The Bearcats out-rebounded the Lady Rebels 48-33.

UP NEXT: UNLV will open up Mountain West play visiting new foe Grand Canyon for a national televised game on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Lady Rebels and Lopes will tip-off on CBS Sports Network at 5 p.m. PT/6 p.m. MT.