Las Vegas sports update
 
Las Vegas sports update

Vegas Golden Knights are in a three-team trade and the WCC comes to The Orleans.

UNLV loses to Boise State in MW Tournament quarterfinal – Video
 
UNLV loses to Boise State in MW Tournament quarterfinal – Video

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.

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.

Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video
 
Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video

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.

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.

Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights
 
Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights

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.

UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video
 
UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video

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 suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights
 
UNLV basketball suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights

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.

UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights
 
UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights

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 fights back, but falls to SDSU, 60-59
 
UNLV fights back, but falls to SDSU, 60-59

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.

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.

Hardy’s 24 Points Lead UNLV to Win Over Air Force – VIDEO
 
Hardy’s 24 Points Lead UNLV to Win Over Air Force – VIDEO

UNLV sophomore guard Amauri Hardy scored a career-high 24 points in UNLV’s 77-72 win over the Falcons. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the redemption win the Rebels earned, after suffering a 106-88 loss to Air Force a month ago.

UNLV Falls to In-State Rival No. 8 UNR, 87-70 – VIDEO
 
UNLV Falls to In-State Rival No. 8 UNR, 87-70 – VIDEO

In front of the loudest crowd this season, the Runnin’ Rebels fell to their in-state rival No. 8 UNR 87-70. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat reporter Mark Anderson break down the team’s back-to-back 17 point loss.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Looks to Continue Winning Streak – VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Looks to Continue Winning Streak – VIDEO

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels are 3-0 in conference play for the first time in 20 years and look to extend that streak against Air Force on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s shocking win over New Mexico, Mbacke Diong’s injury and what it is going to take to get a win over the Falcons.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Remains Undefeated in Conference Play- VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Remains Undefeated in Conference Play- VIDEO

The Runnin’ Rebels are just one of four teams left in the Mountain West that are undefeated in conference play. UNLV is off to its first 2-0 start in 13 years, but will face a tough test when the team heads on the road to face New Mexico on Tuesday, Jan. 8th. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s recent success and preview the team’s upcoming schedule.

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.

UNLV Comes From Behind to Beat Colorado State, 78-76 – VIDEO
 
UNLV Comes From Behind to Beat Colorado State, 78-76 – VIDEO

The Runnin’ Rebels overcame a double-digit deficit to beat Colorado State 78-76 in the Mountain West conference opener. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss how UNLV came away with the win.