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.

Jim Bolla and his family detail his heart problems and battle with cancer
 
Jim Bolla and his family detail his heart problems and battle with cancer

Former UNLV women’s basketball coach Jim Bolla underwent heart surgery and is currently battling with cancer as his daughter, Sasha, prepares to embark on a journey as a collegiate athlete. His family details his fight and what they’ve been through since finding out.

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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 Fresno State
 
UNLV falls to Fresno State

UNLV falls to Fresno State at the Thomas and Mack Center. UNLV Basketball writer Mark Anderson goes over the loss.

Rebel Nation: UNLV loses by 17 three games in a row  — VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV loses by 17 three games in a row — VIDEO

UNLV basketball is on a downward spiral after suffering from back-to-back-to-back 17 points losses. Head coach Marvin Menzies’ position with the team is in question, as his third year with the program is slowly coming to a close. Rebel nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the suffering program, as well as the recently released football schedule.

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.

Marvin Menzies on beating New Mexico
 
Marvin Menzies on beating New Mexico

UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies talks about UNLV’s win at New Mexico on January 8, 2019. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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.

New-look UNLV next hosts Wyoming
 
New-look UNLV next hosts Wyoming

Amauri Hardy had first start Wednesday against Colorado State Hardy shared the UNLV backcourt with Noah Robotham Mbacke Diong came off the bench to make some key plays Changing lineups is unusual for Rebels coach Marvin Menzies UNLV next plays Wyoming, star Justin James on Saturday

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.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Basketball Falls to Cincy, 65-61.
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Basketball Falls to Cincy, 65-61.

UNLV ends its seven-game home series with a close loss to Cincinnati, 65-61. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat reporter Mark Anderson discuss the loss and what the team will face next.

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.