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UNLV Rebels Edge Grand Canyon Lopes in Close Contest

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Thomas & Mack Center

UNLV Rebels 80, Grand Canyon Lopes 78, 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 Grand Canyon Lopes vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels beat Grand Canyon Lopes 80-78 at Thomas & Mack Center on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Grand Canyon Lopes vs UNLV Rebels?

Grand Canyon Lopes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Thomas & Mack Center, the UNLV Rebels narrowly defeated the Grand Canyon Lopes with a final score of 80-78. This victory is particularly significant for UNLV, as they had been struggling recently, entering the game on a four-game losing streak. The Rebels now improve their record to 12-12, while the Lopes fall to 15-9.

UNLV's recent form had been concerning, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and an average of 75.0 points scored per game, while allowing an average of 78.8 points. Their last five games highlighted their struggles, as they managed to win only one, scoring an average of 78.0 points but conceding 86.8. In contrast, Grand Canyon had been performing well, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings, with an average of 72.4 points scored and only 66.5 points allowed. They entered this game on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Air Force and Boise State.

At home, UNLV has a mixed record of 2-2 in their last four games, while their away performance has been less impressive at 2-4. Grand Canyon's away record stands at 2-2, but they have been stronger at home with a 5-1 record in their last six home games. The Rebels' previous home game saw them lose to New Mexico by a significant margin of 28 points, which added pressure on them to perform against the Lopes.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a critical fixture for both teams, as they aimed to gain momentum in their respective seasons. The Lopes had been favored in the betting market, with DraftKings listing them at -2.5, indicating expectations for a close game. The total points over/under was set at 148.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring potential of both teams.

Injury updates revealed that both teams were relatively healthy, allowing them to field their strongest lineups. The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with a typical indoor climate conducive to high-paced play.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times. Key moments included free throws from Jaden Henley and Al Green, which kept the Lopes in contention until the final moments. Nana Owusu-Anane's three-point jumper brought Grand Canyon within striking distance, but UNLV's Issac Williamson sealed the game with crucial free throws.

Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the UNLV Rebels as they fought through adversity to secure a much-needed win, while the Grand Canyon Lopes will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GCU -2.5	148.5 o -112 / u -108	Grand Canyon Lopes -155 · UNLV Rebels +130

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Leaders

PointsDra Gibbs-Lawhorn29UNLV Rebels
AssistsJacob Bannarbie5UNLV Rebels
ReboundsJacob Bannarbie15UNLV Rebels
PointsNana Owusu-Anane19Grand Canyon Lopes
AssistsBrian Moore Jr.5Grand Canyon Lopes
ReboundsNana Owusu-Anane13Grand Canyon Lopes

Recent form

UNLV Rebels

Last 10: 4-6Streak L475 scored · 78.8 allowed per game2-2 at home

L96-98at Fresno State BulldogsFeb 4
L76-89at Nevada Wolf PackJan 31
L61-89vs New Mexico LobosJan 28
L71-82vs San Diego State AztecsJan 24
W86-76at Utah State AggiesJan 21
W76-62at San José State SpartansJan 17
W89-85vs Boise State BroncosJan 14
L62-70at Colorado State RamsJan 10
L66-98at Wyoming CowboysJan 7
W67-39vs Air Force FalconsJan 3

Grand Canyon Lopes

Last 10: 7-3Streak W272.4 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-2 away

W81-57vs Air Force FalconsFeb 4
W86-69vs Boise State BroncosJan 31
L60-66at Nevada Wolf PackJan 28
W68-57at Fresno State BulldogsJan 25
W70-69vs San Diego State AztecsJan 22
W84-74vs Utah State AggiesJan 17
L64-87at New Mexico LobosJan 14
W76-58vs San José State SpartansJan 11
W75-58at Boise State BroncosJan 8
L60-70vs Colorado State RamsJan 4

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	Grand Canyon Lopes	UNLV Rebels
Field goals	22-57	27-63
Field goal %	39	43
Three-pointers	8-24	8-24
Three-point %	33	33
Free throws	26-35	18-19
Free throw %	74	95
Rebounds	36	41
Offensive rebounds	12	13
Defensive rebounds	24	28
Assists	11	15
Steals	6	5
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	11	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	8	11
Fast-break points	12	10
Points in the paint	24	30
Fouls	19	27
Largest lead	3	16
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	11	88

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-51Jaden Henley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-51Jaden Henley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-53Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes layup
2nd Half49-53Jaden Henley makes 7-foot alley oop dunk (Brian Moore Jr. assists)
2nd Half49-55Jacob Bannarbie makes layup (Al Green assists)
2nd Half51-55Nana Owusu-Anane makes 12-foot jumper (Jaden Henley assists)
2nd Half51-58Walter Brown makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jacob Bannarbie assists)
2nd Half51-59Walter Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-60Walter Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-60Jaden Henley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-60Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-60Nana Owusu-Anane makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-62Al Green makes 15-foot jumper (Jacob Bannarbie assists)
2nd Half55-62Makaih Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-65Al Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cunningham assists)
2nd Half56-65Makaih Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-68Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes 27-foot three point jumper (Naas Cunningham assists)
2nd Half56-69Al Green makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-70Al Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-70Brian Moore Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-72Al Green makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half59-72Efe Demirel makes layup
2nd Half59-74Kimani Hamilton makes 4-foot dunk (Jacob Bannarbie assists)
2nd Half61-74Jaden Henley makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-74Jaden Henley makes layup
2nd Half64-74Jaden Henley makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-74Makaih Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-74Makaih Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-74Makaih Williams makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half68-75Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-76Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-76Makaih Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Brian Moore Jr. assists)
2nd Half72-76Jaden Henley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-76Jaden Henley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-77Al Green makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-78Al Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-78Nana Owusu-Anane makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half76-79Issac Williamson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-80Issac Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-80Jaden Henley makes layup