UNLV removes Hey Reb! statue – Video
 
UNLV removes Hey Reb! statue – Video

UNLV removed a bronze statue of Hey Reb! from campus on Tuesday night. In an email sent out to students, university President Marta Meana said “In recent conversations with the donor we mutually agreed it was best to remove the statue and return it.”

UNLV crushes SDSU’s hopes for perfect season – Video
 
UNLV crushes SDSU’s hopes for perfect season – Video

The Runnin’ Rebels took away San Diego State’s chances of having a perfect season, beating the Aztecs 66-63 on Saturday at Viejas Arena. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the game and predict how the Rebels will finish the regular season.

UNLV falls in OT to rival UNR – Video
 
UNLV falls in OT to rival UNR – Video

UNLV could not get a last second basket to fall in, resulting in an 82-79 overtime loss to the team’s in-state rival, UNR.

Recapping Rebels close loss to SDSU, UNLV remembers Kobe Bryant – Video
 
Recapping Rebels close loss to SDSU, UNLV remembers Kobe Bryant – Video

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.

Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video

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.

Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video

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.

UNLV set for final game under Tony Sanchez – Video
 
UNLV set for final game under Tony Sanchez – Video

UNLV football will prepare for its final game of the season, and the last under head coach Tony Sanchez as it was announced that he will be let go after the Nov. 30 matchup against in-state rival, UNR. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson are in Reno with a game preview.

Rebel Nation: Recapping UNLV’s Blowout Loss to Fresno State – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Recapping UNLV’s Blowout Loss to Fresno State – Video

Five turnovers cost UNLV any chance of beating Fresno State on the road on Friday. The Rebels lost 56-27 against the Bulldogs and are 0-3 in conference play. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss and preview UNLV basketball’s upcoming exhibition game.

Rebel Nation: Recapping UNLV’s Historic Win Over Vanderbilt – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Recapping UNLV’s Historic Win Over Vanderbilt – Video

For the first time in program history, UNLV football beat an SEC team on the road. The Rebels dominated Vanderbilt in the 34-10 victory on Saturday. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown how the Rebels were able to snap a four-game losing streak.

Rebel Nation: Rebels Suffer 4th Straight Loss, Oblad “Tired of Losing” – Game Highlights
 
Rebel Nation: Rebels Suffer 4th Straight Loss, Oblad “Tired of Losing” – Game Highlights

UNLV football suffered its fourth straight loss of the season to Boise State on Saturday, Oct 5, falling 38-13 to the Broncos. Freshman quarterback Kenyon Oblad made his first career start under center and after the game expressed his frustrations by saying “I’m tired of losing.” UNLV will next face Vanderbilt and as Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson explain, that game could be a win for the Rebels.

UNLV falls to Boise State, loses 4th straight game
 
UNLV falls to Boise State, loses 4th straight game

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.

Rebel Nation: Rebels Fall Flat Against Cowboys on the Road – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Rebels Fall Flat Against Cowboys on the Road – Video

UNLV football is 1-3 after falling flat in Laramie, losing to the Cowboys 53-17. The Rebels will now prepare to host #16 Boise State on Saturday, Oct. 5. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss, as well as preview the Scarlet and Grey basketball showcase.

UNLV’s first loss of season leaves questions at QB position
 
UNLV’s first loss of season leaves questions at QB position

UNLV football suffered its first loss of the season at home versus Arkansa State, 43-17. After the game, head coach Tony Sanchez spoke to media and said that he and his staff would likely evaluate the quarterback position, after starter Armani Rogers completed just 8 of 23 passes for 42 yards. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss and what could happen with the quarterback position.

Rebel Nation: Recapping Mountain West Media Days – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Recapping Mountain West Media Days – Video

The 2019 Mountain West Media Days have officially wrapped up and one of the biggest news items to come out of the event was the preseason predicted order of finish. This season, UNLV was predicted to finish 5th in the West behind defending MW champs Fresno State, San Diego State, UNR and Hawaii. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the predicted finish, as well as preview UNLV’s upcoming season.

Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video

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.

UNLV Hires T.J. Otzelberger as Men’s Basketball Head Coach – Video
 
UNLV Hires T.J. Otzelberger as Men’s Basketball Head Coach – Video

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.

Rebel Nation: Can UNLV Pull Off a Win in Reno? – VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: Can UNLV Pull Off a Win in Reno? – VIDEO

After dropping a one-point heartbreaker against San Diego State on Saturday, the Runnin’ Rebels will head north to take on in-state rival UNR on Wednesday night. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson preview the rivalry game and discuss a bruised up UNR team.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Barely Wins on the Road Against SJSU, Pitino Back in the Coaching Mix – VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Barely Wins on the Road Against SJSU, Pitino Back in the Coaching Mix – VIDEO

The Runnin’ Rebels managed to barely run past the Spartans on Saturday night, after coming back from a halftime deficit to beat the worst team in the Mountain West 71-64. Various Las Vegas media members also came out with news that Rick Pitino’s name has once again come up as a possible head coach of the UNLV basketball program, per unnamed sources. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss these topics, as well as UNLV’s inconsistency and what that means moving forward as the season nears an end.

UNLV tops Wyoming thanks to Ntambwe’s 31 points
 
UNLV tops Wyoming thanks to Ntambwe’s 31 points

The Runnin’ Rebels are off to a 2-0 start in the Mountain West conference for the first time since 2006, after a 68-56 victory over Wyoming. Freshman forward Joel Ntambwe came up big for UNLV and led the team with a career-high 31 points. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the win.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Basketball 4-Game Winning Streak Snapped
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Basketball 4-Game Winning Streak Snapped

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels’ four-game winning streak was snapped with a 72-64 loss to Valparaiso. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and UNLV beat reporter Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong for the Rebels.