D.J. Thomas of UNLV basketball missed a crucial free throw in a recent game against New Mexico, leading to a heartbreaking loss. Despite scoring 18 points and seven assists, Thomas took responsibility for the missed shot and vowed to practice harder. The loss marks UNLV’s second consecutive defeat at home, bringing their season record to 11-9. Teammate Julian Rishwain defended Thomas, emphasizing that free throw misses were a collective issue. New Mexico’s Donovan Dent and Nelly Junior Joseph had standout performances, with Dent scoring 34 points and Joseph tallying 22 points and 18 rebounds. Rishwain himself contributed 16 points, hitting 5-of-10 from 3-point range to keep UNLV in the game. Despite the loss, Thomas has shown skills in free-throw shooting in past games, giving his team confidence in his abilities. The team continues to support Thomas as he works on improving his performance on the court.
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