UNLV’s game at Mountain West foe postponed because of COVID

UNLV Rebels guard Josh Baker (22) defends against Whittier College Poets guard Kunal Bagga (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

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By Mark Anderson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 26, 2021 - 5:44 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball game Jan. 5 at San Jose State was postponed because of COVID-19 issues in the Spartans’ program.

That was one of three San Jose State games postponed. There was no immediate announcement on any games being rescheduled.

Sophomore star helps UNLV hold off New Mexico State

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 23, 2024 - 6:07 pm

Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half to help overcome a slow start for the Rebels, who withstood a late charge from New Mexico State on Saturday.

Dismal 3rd quarter dooms Lady Rebels vs. No. 9 Oklahoma — PHOTOS

November 22, 2024 - 9:13 pm

The UNLV women’s basketball team trailed No. 9-ranked Oklahoma by only one at halftime at the Thomas & Mack Center. Then the third quarter started.

UNLV men’s basketball preview: Rebels host motivated NMSU side

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 3:11 pm

The Rebels will look to build off their win against Pepperdine when they host New Mexico State on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center.

3 takeaways: Short-handed Rebels blow past Pepperdine — PHOTOS

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 6:20 pm

Brooklyn Hicks came off the bench to lead the UNLV men’s basketball team in scoring during a rout of Pepperdine on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Omaha Mavericks forward Joshua Streit, left, and UNLV forward Jeremiah Cherry (45) compete duri ...

Rebels dealing with key injuries before showdown with Pepperdine

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 19, 2024 - 4:22 pm

UNLV’s men’s basketball team will be down three players when it hosts Pepperdine at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas & Mack Center.

‘Her remarkable life’: Lois Tarkanian was pillar of Las Vegas as educator, politician

By Mark Anderson / RJ

November 19, 2024 - 12:53 pm

Lois Tarkanian, the wife of UNLV’s most famous basketball coach who also carved out her own identity in education, politics and community service, has died. She was 90.

Clark standout’s resurgence helps UNLV top Omaha: ‘He’s just a winner’

By Ed Graney / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 7:03 pm

Former Clark standout Jalen Hill, who tore his ACL in January, looked like his old self while leading UNLV to a win over Omaha at Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV forward Pape N'Diaye (22) looks to shoot the ball during the college basketball game again ...

UNLV frontcourt features international 7-footer with potential

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 7:00 am

UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger is excited about 7-foot freshman Pape N’Diaye, who came to Las Vegas from the Ivory Coast in 2022.

UNLV Lady Rebels guard Amarachi Kimpson (33) brings the ball up court against Loyola Marymount ...

Lady Rebels take first loss of season: ‘This adversity will be good for us’

By Callie Fin / RJ

November 13, 2024 - 9:58 am

The UNLV women’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday at Arizona, part of a beefed-up nonconference schedule to prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds head coach Todd Simon in the first half of their NCAA basketball gam ...

Hill: Deadly Las Vegas fire hits close to home for ex-UNLV coach

By Adam Hill / RJ

November 11, 2024 - 10:41 am

Former UNLV coach Todd Simon is now the coach at Bowling Green, and one of his players recently lost four family members in a tragic house fire in Las Vegas.