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UNLV aims to end losing streak against New Mexico

Mark Anderson
October 24, 2009 - 4:13 pm
 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —  Kickoff is less than 20 minutes away, and UNLV is just leaving the football field.

The Rebels (2-5, 0-3 MWC) hope to break a four-game losing streak and a school-record 20-game Mountain West Conference skid.

If the Rebels are end to those streaks, tonight would seem to be it against a New Mexico team that is 0-6, including 0-2 in league play. The Lobos also have lost 10 in a row.

MAKING THE TRIP

Rebels defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu is here and will play, but not start. His 19-year-old sister, Zsorhzinnia, died in a recent car accident. Ramsey Feagai will start in Tevaseu's place.

ODDS AND ENDS

Five of the past six meetings between these teams have been decided by a touchdown or less. ... UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe needs four receptions to become the Mountain West's career leader. ... Rebels running backs coach DeAndre Smith held the same position last season at New Mexico under Rocky Long. ... UNLV hopes for its first victory in Albuquerque since 2003.

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