Mike Moser, Justin Hawkins lead UNLV past Jacksonville St.

LAS VEGAS -- UNLV was stuck playing a slow-down game Saturday night. The No. 18 Rebels faced a Jacksonville State team that tried to use most of the shot clock whenever possible. But the strategy didn't work as the Gamecocks only scored 14 first-half points and UNLV cruised to a 77-58 win at the Global Sports Classic. "A number of teams are going to play us that way," UNLV coach Dave Rice said. "We have a lot of teams that are going to hold the ball on us. One thing that was constant was our defensive intensity." Mike Moser scored 19 points with 10 rebounds, while reserve Justin Hawkins added 16 points to lead the Rebels. "I love Justin Hawkins off the bench," Rice said. "Justin is a captain and a leader. He provides great leadership off the bench. He's a good sixth man as anyone is in the country." Moser only had two points in a win over Northern Arizona earlier in the week at home.