Howie Fleming Jr. scored 21 of his 25 points in the first half, and the UNLV men’s basketball team rolled to a 92-78 victory over Memphis on Sunday in coach Josh Pastner’s return to FedEx Forum.

Freshman guard Issac Williamson had 25 points and made six 3-pointers in his first career start. Tyrin Jones added 14 points, all in the second half, and Kimani Hamilton had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Rebels (2-2), who led by as many as 21 points in the second half.

Pastner coached Memphis from 2009 to 2016, guiding the Tigers to four NCAA Tournaments and three conference tournament titles.

UNLV shot 50 percent from the field and finished with 23 fast break points. The Rebels forced 18 turnovers and converted them into 30 points.

Fleming’s previous career high was 20 poin

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