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.
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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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 head coach Marvin Menzies discusses how proud he was of his team’s ability to make second-half adjustments to beat Air Force 77-72.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Head Coach Marvin Menzies talks about the teams loss to Fresno State.
UNLV falls to Fresno State at the Thomas and Mack Center. UNLV Basketball writer Mark Anderson goes over the loss.
Erick Fedde, former first-round draft pick of the Washington Nationals, discusses his outlook with the team following UNLV’S First Pitch baseball fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 7, 2019. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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.
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.
Runnin’ Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies and players react to the team’s 87-70 loss against UNR.
UNLV completed the conference sweep over New Mexico with a 74-58 win on Tuesday night. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the win, as well as preview the Rebels next matchup against San Diego State on Saturday night.
Junior forward Nick Blair’s 26 points carried the Runnin’ Rebels to a 74-58 win over New Mexico, completing the sweep over the Lobos for the first time in eight years.
UNLV football head coach Tony Sanchez gives the Las Vegas Review-Journal an inside look at the Fertitta Football Complex. UNLV football’s new home will include a player’s lounge, barber shop, underwater treadmill, and a state-of-the-art weight room. The complex, which has been a big tool in the recruiting process, is scheduled to be finished by this year’s Spring Showcase
Demolition of Campus Village shopping center, on Maryland Parkway across from UNLV, begins to make way for new development.
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.
UNLV guard Kris Clyburn talks about his key 3-pointer against New Mexico. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies talks about UNLV’s win at New Mexico on January 8, 2019. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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.
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’s Joel Ntambwe led the Runnin’ Rebels to a 68-56 win over Wyoming with a career-high 31 points. Head coach Marvin Menzies discusses why he is such a special player.
As the hockey culture continues to grow in Las Vegas, UNLV looks to develop its hockey program and eventually reach NCAA division I status.
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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.
UNLV hopes to have a lot to celebrate in Mountain West play in 2019. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV women’s basketball coach Kathy Olivier talks about opening Mountain West play. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Hear from UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies and Noah Robotham, the player responsible for the game-winning 3-pointer over BYU.
UNLV defeated BYU 92-90 in overtime thanks to a last second 3-pointer from senior guard Noah Robotham.
UNLV basketball guards Amauri Hardy and Kris Clyburn react to the 65-61 loss to Cincinnati.
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.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez wraps up the season. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
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.