Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Anthony Bennett had 21 points and seven
rebounds in No. 21 UNLV's 89-74 win over Canisius.
Khem Birch tallied 20 points, eight rebounds and six blocks for the Runnin'
Rebels (11-1), who have won nine in a row since suffering their first loss to
Oregon on Nov. 23.
Billy Baron netted 30 points to go with six assists and five rebounds for
Canisius (8-3), which was coming off a win at Temple.
Canisius hung around for the first 25 minutes and Jordan Heath's dunk pulled
the Golden Griffins within 57-52, but UNLV countered with a 21-8 run to seize
control of the contest.
Hawkins, who had all 12 of his points during the surge, capped with a
three-point play for a 78-60 UNLV advantage with 6:12 to play.
The margin peaked at 20 during the closing moments.
Earlier, an Alshwan Hymes jumper at the buzzer pulled Canisius within 46-39
heading into the break.
GAME NOTES:
Harold Washington poured in 17 points for the Golden Griffins ... UNLV shot
59.6 percent (34-of-57) from the field and 46.2 percent (6-of-13) from beyond
the arc.
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