SAN DIEGO — The UNLV men’s basketball team lost its fifth consecutive game to San Diego State, falling 82-71 Saturday at Viejas Arena.

The Rebels are 2-21 in their past 23 games against the Aztecs going back to the 2013-14 season.

Fifth-year guard EJ Harkless scored 24 to lead the Rebels (16-9, 5-8 Mountain West), and sophomore guard Keshon Gilbert added 19 points.

The No. 25-ranked Aztecs improved to 20-5, 11-2.

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