UNLV could not make it out of the quarterfinal round of the 2020 Mountain West conference tournament, after falling 67-61 to Boise State on Thursday.
UNLV will once again not be lifting the Mountain West championship trophy, as the Runnin’ Rebels fell to Boise State 67-61 in the quarterfinals. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson break down what went wrong for UNLV.
Native Las Vegan John Molchon spoke to the Review-Journal about his experience at the NFL Combine, how his Faith Lutheran coaches prepared him to play on the offensive line at Boise State and what it’s been like to see the city grow as it prepares to welcome the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor spoke about what players have inspired him in his consecutive 2000-yard rushing seasons. Boise State offensive lineman and Las Vegas native John Molchon talks about the Raiders coming to his hometown and how the city is growing with professional sports teams. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football is 1-4 after falling to #16 Boise State 38-13 on Saturday night. Freshman quarterback Kenyon Oblad received his first career start against the Broncos, as Armani Rogers is nursing a knee injury. Oblad finished 24/55 for 262 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the loss and if there is any hope left for UNLV football.
UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies describes how his seniors stepped up to the plate to finish their final regular-season home game with a bang. Both Kris Clyburn and Noah Robotham say they could not have asked for a better way to finish their time as UNLV Rebels.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and her partner Johnny Nunez welcomed a baby daughter into their lives about one month ago.
MW tourney champ San Diego State prepares for NCAA Tournament UNR joins the Aztecs as an at-large team from the Mountain West Boise State will play in the National Invitation Tournament Gonzaga, back in the NCAAs, also could be headed to the MW Saint Mary’s just missed making the NCAA Tournament
A’Shanti Coleman’s putback went in at the buzzer making Boise State the women’s Mountain West champions. They defeated UNR, 62-60.
UNLV’s Brandon McCoy was named MW Freshman of the Year. McCoy also was selected to the All-Mountain West second team. Teammate Shakur Juiston joined McCoy on the second team. UNLV point guard Jordan Johnson was named an honorable mention. Boise State’s Chandler Hutchison was chosen top player.