Game Preview: Saint Joseph's Hawks @ UNLV Runnin' Rebels
The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team is currently 2-2 after a road win over the Memphis Tigers, 92-78. Next up, the Rebels will host the Saint Joseph's Hawks at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday. UNLV has shown a markedly different performance in its two victories compared to its two defeats. If the strong version of the Rebels shows up, they should dominate; otherwise, they could be beaten by anyone. There is hope that Josh Pastner is helping the team gain consistency, despite an almost completely new roster, a new head coach, and injury challenges. Early-season inconsistency was anticipated, but a streak of two wins in a row and two well-played games would be ideal.
UNLV is aiming to string together solid performances, while Saint Joseph's looks to rebound after two consecutive losses.
The Hawks, also at 2-2 this season, have dropped their last two games. They seek to rebound in this matchup after a recent loss to the Pennsylvania Quakers. They need to tighten both offense and defense after being outshot in their last game, 38% to 45% from the field and 29% to 44% from beyond the arc.
- UNLV's form hinges on consistency and injuries shaping their lineup
- Saint Joseph's is looking to correct shooting and defensive gaps
- The upcoming game could hinge on how well UNLV plays defense and transitions
Авторское резюме: Прогноз матча учитывает текущую форму команд, отсутствие стабильности у UNLV и необходимость Hawks усилить нападение и оборону для шанса на победу.