Preview: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels at Colorado State Rams FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Interstat) — A pivotal Mountain West women’s basketball rematch is set for Wednesday night at Moby Arena as the Colorado State Rams host the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. The Rams (21-7 overall), riding a three-game winning streak, seek to avenge a 64-51 road loss to UNLV on Jan. 31 and solidify their conference standing. The visiting Rebels (18-9), coming off an 81-64 victory over Nevada, aim to complete a regular-season sweep and bolster their postseason résumé. UNLV’s success hinges on the versatile play of guard Meadow Roland. In the January win over Colorado State, she posted a dominant double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Roland enters Wednesday in strong form, averaging 21.1 points over her last seven games, including a 22-point, 6-assist effort in the win over Nevada. For Colorado State, guard Brooke Carlson will look for a bounce-back performance. She was held scoreless with just one rebound in the loss at UNLV, a stark contrast to her recent play. Carlson has been a key facilitator, dishing 17 assists over the Rams’ last three wins, including a 14-point, 5-assist outing at Wyoming. The Rams have found their defensive footing during their streak, holding opponents to an average of 51.7 points. Containing Roland and UNLV’s offense, which scored 80-plus in two of its last three wins, will be their primary challenge. UNLV has shown inconsistency on the road in conference play, including an 80-62 loss at San Diego State on Feb. 18. The Rebels will need to replicate the defensive intensity that forced Colorado State into a 51-point outing in January. With both teams jockeying for position ahead of the Mountain West tournament, Wednesday’s contest carries significant weight. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST. Colorado State visits San Jose State on March 3, while UNLV travels to Fresno State on Feb. 28.