NCAAB · Final

UNLV Rebels Dominate Air Force Falcons 67-39

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Thomas & Mack Center

UNLV Rebels 67, Air Force Falcons 39, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels beat Air Force Falcons 67-39 at Thomas & Mack Center on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Air Force Falcons vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the UNLV Rebels secured a decisive 67-39 victory over the Air Force Falcons at the Thomas & Mack Center. This matchup showcased UNLV's ability to capitalize on their home advantage, as they improved their home record to 4-2 while the Falcons continued to struggle on the road, falling to 0-4 away from home.

The Rebels entered the game with a 7-6 overall record and had shown mixed form recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games. However, they were riding a two-game winning streak, having scored an average of 80.0 points while allowing 79.0 during that stretch. Their recent victories included a dominant 89-47 win against La Sierra Golden Eagles and an 84-72 win over Fresno State Bulldogs. In contrast, the Falcons, with a dismal 3-11 record, were on a six-game losing streak, averaging just 65.3 points while allowing 72.9 in their last ten outings. Their last game was a 56-68 loss to Wyoming Cowboys, further highlighting their struggles.

Historically, the Rebels have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Falcons, winning all three encounters this season. Their previous matchups included a 68-59 victory on March 12, a 77-52 win on February 12, and a 77-58 win on December 31, all of which reinforced UNLV's dominance in this rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the focus on team performance suggests both teams were fielding their available rosters for this critical matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, reflected UNLV's strong position, with the Rebels favored by 14.5 points and a total set at 142.5. The moneyline odds indicated a heavy favorite in UNLV at -1450, while Air Force was offered at +850.

The game conditions were standard for a basketball matchup, with the venue being the Thomas & Mack Center, known for its vibrant atmosphere and support for the home team. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of UNLV's offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead significantly.

Key moments in the scoring included Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's impressive three-point jumper, followed by a series of dunks and layups from Emmanuel Stephen, which showcased the Rebels' ability to dominate inside the paint. The Falcons struggled to respond effectively, with their scoring efforts falling short as they managed only 39 points throughout the game.

Overall, the match underscored UNLV's capabilities as they look to build momentum in their season, while Air Force will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as they continue to search for answers in their campaign.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNLV -14.5	142.5 o -112 / u -108	Air Force Falcons +850 · UNLV Rebels -1450

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Leaders

PointsTyrin Jones14UNLV Rebels
AssistsDra Gibbs-Lawhorn3UNLV Rebels
ReboundsHowie Fleming Jr.12UNLV Rebels
PointsLucas Hobin11Air Force Falcons
AssistsKam Sanders2Air Force Falcons
ReboundsCaleb Walker7Air Force Falcons

Recent form

UNLV Rebels

Last 10: 5-5Streak W280 scored · 79 allowed per game3-2 at home

W89-47vs La Sierra Golden EaglesDec 30
W84-72vs Fresno State BulldogsDec 21
L60-63vs Tennessee State TigersDec 14
W75-74at Stanford CardinalDec 7
L65-80at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 27
L76-115at Alabama Crimson TideNov 26
L67-74at Maryland TerrapinsNov 25
W99-85vs Saint Joseph's HawksNov 21
W92-78at Memphis TigersNov 16
L93-102vs Montana GrizzliesNov 12

Air Force Falcons

Last 10: 3-7Streak L665.3 scored · 72.9 allowed per game0-3 away

L56-68vs Wyoming CowboysDec 30
L58-81at San Diego State AztecsDec 18
L56-61at Navy MidshipmenDec 7
L65-80vs Pacific TigersDec 4
L63-80at South Dakota CoyotesNov 29
L53-71vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 26
W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
W77-63vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 21
W66-64vs Alabama State HornetsNov 19
L61-76vs Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20

Box score

Stat	Air Force Falcons	UNLV Rebels
Field goals	15-54	26-60
Field goal %	28	43
Three-pointers	3-19	4-17
Three-point %	16	24
Free throws	6-13	11-20
Free throw %	46	55
Rebounds	32	49
Offensive rebounds	8	15
Defensive rebounds	24	34
Assists	9	14
Steals	6	5
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	13	11
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	14
Fast-break points	0	8
Points in the paint	22	40
Fouls	16	19
Largest lead	0	29
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half12-22Tyrin Jones makes 0-foot tip in dunk
1st Half13-22Kam Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half14-22Kam Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half14-23Emmanuel Stephen makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half14-24Emmanuel Stephen makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half17-24Kam Sanders makes 26-foot three point jumper (A.J. Patterson assists)
1st Half17-26Emmanuel Stephen makes layup
1st Half19-26Lucas Hobin makes layup (Ethan Greenberg assists)
1st Half19-28Kimani Hamilton makes layup (Issac Williamson assists)
1st Half19-30Tyrin Jones makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Issac Williamson assists)
1st Half19-32Issac Williamson makes layup
1st Half19-34Howie Fleming Jr. makes 11-foot jumper
1st Half19-35Howie Fleming Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half20-35Wesley Celichowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half20-36Jacob Bannarbie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half20-38Howie Fleming Jr. makes layup (Kimani Hamilton assists)
2nd Half20-40Tyrin Jones makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half20-42Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes layup (Howie Fleming Jr. assists)
2nd Half20-45Issac Williamson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn assists)
2nd Half23-45Lucas Hobin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Walker assists)
2nd Half23-47Issac Williamson makes 10-foot jumper (Emmanuel Stephen assists)
2nd Half25-47Caleb Walker makes layup
2nd Half25-49Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes layup
2nd Half27-49Caleb Walker makes layup (Ethan Greenberg assists)
2nd Half29-49Caleb Walker makes layup (Kam Sanders assists)
2nd Half32-49Ethan Greenberg makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kam Sanders assists)
2nd Half32-51Issac Williamson makes layup (Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn assists)
2nd Half32-53Jacob Bannarbie makes layup
2nd Half34-53Lucas Hobin makes 1-foot dunk (Kam Sanders assists)
2nd Half34-54Issac Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-56Tyrin Jones makes layup
2nd Half36-56Caleb Walker makes layup (Lucas Hobin assists)
2nd Half36-59Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kimani Hamilton assists)
2nd Half36-61Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 0-foot dunk (Howie Fleming Jr. assists)
2nd Half36-63Emmanuel Stephen makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half36-65Emmanuel Stephen makes layup
2nd Half38-65Wesley Celichowski makes layup
2nd Half39-65Wesley Celichowski makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-66Walter Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-67Walter Brown makes free throw 2 of 2