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Andy Yamashita

EJ Harkless’ career day powers UNLV to OT tournament victory against Air Force

LAS VEGAS — Fifth-year guard EJ Harkless scored a career-high 35 points to lead No. 7 seed UNLV past No. 10 seed Air Force, 78-70 in overtime Wednesday in the first round of the Mountain West tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center.

It marked coach Kevin Kruger’s first win at the conference tournament. UNLV advances to a quarterfinal matchup with No. 2 Boise State at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Senior guard Justin Webster added 12 points for the Rebels (19-12).

Air Force finishes its season 14-18.

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