Preview: UNLV Visits Boise State in Key Mountain West Clash BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — A high-stakes Mountain West rematch is set for Friday night when the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels visit the Boise State Broncos at Taco Bell Arena. The matchup comes just one month after the teams played an overtime thriller in Las Vegas, with UNLV escaping with an 89-85 victory on Jan. 13. That result will be fresh in the minds of both squads as they jockey for conference positioning in the final weeks of the regular season. Boise State (15-9 overall) enters with momentum, having won five of its last six games. That stretch includes a dramatic 91-90 road win at New Mexico on Feb. 7 and a 91-87 overtime victory over Nevada. The Broncos have been formidable at home, boasting a recent 42-point rout of Air Force. UNLV (12-12) has been inconsistent but is coming off an 82-75 home win over San Jose State on Tuesday. The Runnin’ Rebels have shown they can compete with top teams, evidenced by their earlier win over these Broncos and a victory over Grand Canyon, but have struggled to find sustained rhythm. The game features two of the league’s most dynamic scorers. UNLV is led by guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, who is averaging 26.4 points over his last five games. He poured in 24 points with five assists in the win over San Jose State and scored 29 in the victory over Grand Canyon. His ability to create offense will be central to UNLV’s chances. Boise State counters with its own offensive catalyst in guard Dylan Andrews. He is coming off a career-high 33-point performance in the win at New Mexico and scored 25 points with six assists in the overtime win against Nevada. Andrews’ backcourt battle with Gibbs-Lawhorn will be a focal point. For UNLV, containing Andrews and improving its road performance is critical. For Boise State, protecting home court and avenging January’s narrow loss is the priority. With both teams looking to build résumés for the postseason, Friday’s contest carries significant weight in the crowded Mountain West standings. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.