LAS VEGAS — The Boise State women's basketball team used a 17-2 run to break open a tight game and defeat UNLV 74-66 in the opening game of the Lady Rebel Round-Up. Boise State

outscored UNLV 10-2 to close the first half and 7-0 to open the

second to seize control of the game.

Jessica Van Hoogen scored a season-high 26 points to lead Boise State, which is off to its best start in 24 years at 6-0. The 1985-86 team also began 6-0. Boise State now advances to today's tournament championship game against Washington State tip off is 4:30 p.m.