FORT COLLINS>> Nique Clifford and Rashaan Mbemba both scored 22 points as Colorado State beat UNLV 84-62 on Saturday night.

Clifford added five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals for the Rams (10-6, 4-1 Mountain West Conference). Mbemba added five rebounds. Jalen Lake went 5 of 12 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.

The Rebels (9-7, 3-2) were led in scoring by Dedan Thomas Jr., who finished with 19 points and six assists. Jaden Henley added 19 points for UNLV. Jalen Hill finished with eight points.

Colorado State next plays Tuesday against San Diego State on the road.

North Dakota State 69, Denver 50>> Jacksen Moni’s 15 points helped North Dakota State defeat Denver 69-50.

Moni shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Bison (13-6, 2-2 Summit League). Noah Feddersen scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Tajavis Miller had 13 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line.

The Pioneers (6-13, 0-4) were led by Nicholas Shogbonyo, who recorded 16 points. Josh Pickett added 10 points for Denver. Josh Lee finished with eight points and two steals. The loss is the seventh in a row for the Pioneers.

Denver hosts Omaha on Wednesday.