LARAMIE, Wyo. -- — Dedan Thomas Jr.'s 18 points helped UNLV defeat Wyoming 68-57 on Saturday night.

Thomas shot 6 of 13 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line for the Rebels (12-12, 6-7 Mountain West Conference). Jailen Bedford shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to add 14 points. Jaden Henley shot 5 for 9, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. The Rebels broke a five-game slide.

Obi Agbim led the way for the Cowboys (11-13, 4-9) with 14 points. Wyoming also got 10 points and six assists from Cole Henry. Abou Magassa had nine points.

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UNLV next plays Tuesday against Air Force at home, and Wyoming will visit New Mexico on Wednesday.

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