LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) — UNLV men's soccer continues Mountain West play at Air Force with a noon PT kickoff on Sunday at Cadet Soccer Stadium.
The Rebels (5-3-2, 1-1 MW) head into the tilt against the Falcons after earning their first MW victory over San José State. They face an Air Force side (2-3-4, 1-0-1 MW) that remains unbeaten in conference play through its first two outings.
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NOTES:
- The Rebels have been ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Far West Region Poll all six times on the year, reaching as high as No. 3 in the region (Sept. 15). In the latest rankings, they sit at No. 10.
- On the defensive side, UNLV's backline and goalkeeping units have played themselves into the top-30 nationally in two categories. Among those rankings, the Scarlet & Gray stands at 15th in save percentage (.82), as well as 30th in the country in goals against average (.90).
- Individually, senior goalkeeper Hugo Lemos ranks 27th in the nation in save percentage (.809) and 31st in total saves (36).
- After scoring twice in the victory over San José State this past Wednesday, UNLV's attack has now netted goals in six consecutive contests.
