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Response to success is crucial

Success was the 19-point lead and not surrendering when it disappeared. Success was discovering the resolve to finish with a win and send a ranked opponent and its arrogant coach packing.

Kruger, old foe meet up again

TUCSON, Ariz. — A standout guard at Pittsburgh, Sean Miller knew he was going into coaching as soon as he was done playing basketball.

Rebels on rise but stay humble

On the road to a successful season, a Top 25 ranking is a billboard the team bus passes. UNLV junior Tre’Von Willis said there’s no reason to stop and admire it on the way to Arizona.

Selfless play, resilience key UNLV

There’s a lot to like about this season’s UNLV basketball team, and not just because the Rebels beat 16th-ranked Louisville, not once but twice, on Saturday.

Bellfield steps up late for Rebels

At the most critical stage of UNLV’s young season, Oscar Bellfield felt the heat of the spotlight. He was cool and clutch, the sophomore guard performing the role of a star.

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Pitino emphasizes respect for UNLV

Angered by a last-minute loss to UNLV, Rick Pitino stormed off the Freedom Hall floor in frustration. If the Louisville coach had big plans for a New Year’s Eve party, they were spoiled.

UNLV upsets No. 16 Louisville 76-71

LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV nearly let a big lead fritter away against Louisville. Oscar Bellfield scored 17 points, Tre’Von Willis added 16 and the Runnin’ Rebels held on for a 76-71 win over the No. 16 Cardinals today, a game the Mountain West upstarts led by 19 points in the second half.

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Bellfield, Rebels hope for repeat against Louisville

After an aggressive dribble drive, UNLV guard Oscar Bellfield floated down the right side of the lane and banked in a shot that was the highlight of his freshman year.

Rebels coast in tuneup

Running the floor and facing little resistance, Oscar Bellfield and Tre’Von Willis helped UNLV make quick work of an outclassed opponent Wednesday night.

UNLV’s Shaw finds comfort zone

A little time away from basketball was not a big concern to UNLV junior Matt Shaw. He expected to instantly regain his feel for the game after a year off because of injury.

Lucas stars in homecoming

Disappointed with her performance in her season debut for No. 4 North Carolina, former Centennial High School star Italee Lucas was determined to make the next opponent pay.

Willis spurs second-half surge

Another sluggish start turned into another halftime deficit, but this time it was junior guard Tre’Von Willis who led UNLV to the finish line.

Center’s loss is Rebels’ gain

A variety of weight-loss gimmicks are available to the masses. UNLV center Brice Massamba followed a simple plan to achieve a slimmer figure.

Carter, UNR taught lesson by archrival

First-year UNR coach David Carter could only chalk it up as a “learning experience.” Unfortunately for him, the lesson came against archrival UNLV.

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