The Runnin’ Rebels’ depth will be tested throughout the regular season, and UNLV men’s basketball coach Josh Pastner got a look at where his team stands in that department Saturday against BYU.

With just eight players available because of five injuries across the roster and the continued ineligibility of Ole Miss transfer AJ Storr, the Rebels fell 89-77 to the No. 25 Cougars at the Thomas & Mack Center in their second of three exhibition games.

The Rebels’ regular season tips off Nov. 3 at home against Northern Arizona.

Missouri transfer Sebastian Mack led UNLV in scoring for the second straight game, posting 26 points on 50 percent shooting while adding three rebounds and three assists.

The former Durango and Coronado standout helped the Rebels remain competitive against BYU.

“I was proud of our guys’ effort,” Pastner said.…