Boone scores 19 as UNLV defeats Pepperdine 82-68

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kalib Boone’s 19 points helped UNLV defeat Pepperdine 82-68 on Friday.

Boone added six rebounds for the Rebels (2-1). Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 17 points while going 6 of 11 and 4 of 4 from the free throw line and added five assists. Jalen Hill had 15 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line.

Michael Ajayi led the Waves (3-2) in scoring, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds and two steals. Houston Mallette added 26 points for Pepperdine. Ethan Anderson also had six points and six assists.

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UNLV next plays Monday against Florida State at home, and Pepperdine will play UC Irvine on Tuesday.

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