Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney explains how Power Five programs are contemplating a departure from the NCAA amid coronavirus concerns and what that could mean for Group of Five programs. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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.
UNLV held off Boise State on Wednesday night to get a win for the team’s upperclassmen on senior night. The Runnin’ Rebels beat the Broncos 76-66.
The Rebels fell just short of upsetting No. 4 San Diego State on Sunday afternoon, losing 71-67. The loss came on the same day as the tragic passing of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, as well as seven other passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, California.
UNLV will host nationally ranked San Diego State on Sunday, Jan.26. Senior forward Nick Blair recalls missing the game winning shot for his team when they played the now unbeaten Aztecs last February.
UNLV basketball is off to a hot start, currently 4-1 in Mountain West conference play. The Runnin’ Rebels are back home to host San Jose State and New Mexico. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s recent wins, as well as preview the upcoming matchups.
The Runnin’ Rebels are entering Mountain West play with a 6-8 record and will first take on the defending conference champions in Utah State on New Year’s Day. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the season thus far under first-year head coach T.J. Otzelberger.
The Runnin’ Rebels closed out non-conference play with a 64-49 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon. UNLV will now prepare for the start of Mountain West conference play, which tips off on Wednesday against Utah State.
UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger called Wednesday’s loss to Pacific a “humbling opportunity.” Hoping to turn things around, the 5-8 Runnin’ Rebels responded with an 81-69 win over Robert Morris on Saturday afternoon that saw a career-high 16 points come from sophomore guard and Las Vegas local, Marvin Coleman.
After 11 days off, UNLV basketball fell to 4-8 on the season with a 74-66 loss to Pacific on Wednesday night. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger says he needs players who “eat, sleep and breathe basketball” in order for his program to be successful.
UNLV basketball snapped a three-game losing streak on Monday night with a 72-58 win over Abilene Christian. Runnin’ Rebels junior guard Amauri Hardy led his team in scoring, putting up 25 points against the Wildcats.
UNLV junior guard Amauri Hardy’s career-high 27 points were not enough to help lift his team past Kansas State. The Runnin’ Rebels fell 60-56 in overtime to the Wildcats on Saturday evening. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong in the final minutes for UNLV.
The Runnin’ Rebels opened up the season under new head coach T.J. Otzelberger with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. Five players scored in double-digits, with Jonah Antonio and Mbacke Diong leading the pack with 17 points each. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the win.
UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger and staff made a stop at the UFC Performance Institute as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. Otzelberger was led around the facility by UFC legend Forrest Griffin.
It’s been over a month since UNLV hired new men’s basketball head coach T. J. Otzelberger. Since then, Otzelberger has kept his promise in trying to keep as many former players on the team as possible, while at the same time, adding new recruits of his own. Otzelberger has also brought in a new coaching staff that includes former Runnin’ Rebel, Kevin Kruger.
Ed Graney and Heidi Fang preview the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament and discuss the rise of Texas Tech’s Chris Beard, who had a brief stint as UNLV’s basketball coach and was just named the AP Coach of the Year.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois has announced that South Dakota State’s T.J. Otzelberger will be the program’s next head coach. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the hire, as well as give background information on Otzelberger.
Review-Journal sports betting reporter Todd Dewey joins the cast of FS1’s “Lock It In” from their live Las Vegas set at the MGM Grand. Hosts Todd Fuhrman, Rachel Bonnetta, Clay Travis and “Cousin Sal” Iacono give their picks to win it all during the NCAA Basketball Tournament. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Over the past 6 years, the Arizona State student section has become known for holding up the “Curtain of Distraction” during basketball games to throw their opponents off their game when shooting free throws. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In the Pac-12 tournament, the no.1 seed Washington held on to get past no. 8 USC, 78-75, to advance to the semifinals. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Just one year after accepting a job as a basketball coach and athletic director at Calvary Chapel, Dave Bliss resigned. The former Baylor University basketball coach with a tainted past explains why he left and accepted a job with American Preparatory Academy. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
St. Mary’s head coach Randy Bennett and his players knew that if they played smart and set the tempo early, they could beat the number one team in the country. The Gaels did just that in a 60-47 victory over Gonzaga in the 2019 West Coast Conference tournament championship game on March 12.
The No.1 team in the nation did not stand a chance against a determined St. Mary’s team. The Gaels defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 60-47 in the 2019 West Coast Conference tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs could not be more thrilled with the team’s effort in the 100-74 victory over Pepperdine in the WCC semi-finals. Head coach Mark Few attributes his team’s success to the hard work and dedication of his players.
The No.1 nationally ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs are headed to the West Coast Conference championship game for the 22nd consecutive time, after defeated Pepperdine 100-74.
With its crazy dance routines and team chants, the Bulldog Band does a great job of making Gonzaga feel like the team is playing a home game at the 2019 West Coast Conference Tournament.
UNLV successfully swept Boise State this season, after beating the Broncos in overtime 85-81. The team has just one regular-season game left (on the road at Colorado State) but will likely secure the No. 5 seed and a first-round bye in this year’s Mountain West basketball tournament. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the win over Boise State, as well as preview the tournament bracket.
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.
The Runnin’ Rebels were able to come back from a 12 point deficit, but fell short by a single point in Saturday’s match up against the Aztecs. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer for the Las Vegas Review- Journal Mark Anderson break down the loss and the Rebels upcoming game against UNR.