UNLV pulls away from Samford after 45-40 halftime lead

UNLV improved to 2-0 with an 88-79 home win over Samford, pulling away after leading 45-40 at halftime. Cam Miles led the Rebels with 20 points, including four 3-pointers and a perfect 8-for-8 at the free-throw line; Sebastian Mack and Tyrin Jones added 17 points apiece. Cooper Noard paced Samford with 20 points, while Cade Norris scored 17 and Will Shaver recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. UNLV is scheduled to host Stanford next, while Samford will face Wright State.