Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half to help overcome a slow start for the Rebels, who withstood a late charge from New Mexico State on Saturday.

Hill is now averaging 3.5 steals per game on the young season, good for third in the nation. New Mexico State plays a slow, deliberate offensive style, ranking near the bottom of the country in tempo. Look for UNLV to try to speed up the Aggies, with Hill playing a key role in that effort.