"Strong effort by a UNLV squad that will get a top-25 slot after Friday night's win over No. 15 Oregon. The Runnin' Rebels look like the frontrunners for the Mountain West crown and more, possibly. Stephen Zimmerman's vast influence on the defensive end extended beyond his four blocks. Every time he even threatened to help, switched on a screen or challenged a shot in the paint, Oregon seemed confused and cautious. Ducks started 6-for-22 in their first game outside Eugene. UNLV just dominated a team that could win the Pac-12. Impressive."
