Cats bust in Las Vegas in loss to Rebels

Posted on December 3, 2023

UNLV runs away early from UA for a 72-53 victory

HIGHLIGHTS: UNLV 72, Wildcats 53

LAS VEGAS (NV) — Esmery Martinez had a double-double and Kailyn Gilbert posted her sixth double-digit scoring performance of the season, but Arizona fell to UNLV 72-53 on Saturday at the Thomas and Mack Center.

The Wildcats (6-2) did not get a single point from freshman Breya Cunningham or super senior Helena Pueyo.

The Rebels (8-0) got 21-point performances from Kiara Jackson and Desi-Rae Young. Sahuaro High grad Alyssa Brown scored four points in her 8th straight start for UNLV this season.

Arizona returns to action Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. MST as it welcomes UC San Diego to McKale Center.

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