UNLV dominated the paint in the first half but only managed to bring a two-point lead into halftime after shooting 2 of 16 ...

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

Jaden Henley added 19 points for UNLV. Jalen Hill finished with eight points. NEXT UP Colorado State next plays Tuesday against San Diego State on the road, and UNLV will host Utah State on Wednesday.

Jalen Hill led the Rebels (10-7, 4-2 Mountain West) with 15 points, Julian Rishwain finished with 13 and Jailen Bedford had 10. Thomas added eight points, about half of his season average.