LAS VEGAS — Dedan Thomas Jr. made a layup and a 12-foot fadeaway jumper to cap a closing seven-point run by UNLV, which defeated No. 22 Utah State 65-62 on Wednesday night. Utah State’s Mason Falslev missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds, snapping the Aggies’ six-game winning streak.

Logan, Utah; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -10.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mason Falslev and Utah State host Dedan Thomas Jr. and UNLV in MWC play. The Aggies have gone 10-1 in home games.

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D.J. Thomas came through when it mattered and UNLV just landed its first big win of the season, knocking off No. 22 Utah State, 65-62

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