Rebels’ game at Dayton called off after UNLV shooting

By Andy Yamashita Las Vegas Review-Journal

12 months ago

UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger reacts to a referee’s call during the second half of ... — UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger reacts to a referee’s call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Akron Zips at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

The UNLV men’s basketball team’s game against Dayton was canceled Wednesday after there was an active shooter on UNLV’s campus.

“Due to the tragic events unfolding on UNLV’s campus, tonight’s men’s basketball contest between UNLV and the University of Dayton will not be played,” a statement posted on the Dayton men’s basketball X account said.

Due to the tragic events unfolding on UNLV’s campus, tonight's men's basketball contest between UNLV and the University of Dayton will not be played. Further information will be released when available. We ask that our fans keep the UNLV community in their thoughts and prayers.

— Dayton Basketball (@DaytonMBB) December 6, 2023

The Rebels (3-3) were supposed to play the Flyers (6-2) at the University of Dayton Arena at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio. Further information, such as potential rescheduling, was not immediately available.

“We ask that our fans keep the UNLV community in their thoughts and prayers,” the Dayton men’s basketball X account said.

Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on X.