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Poor play down the stretch thwarts UNLV’s chance at resume win inside Viejas Arena
The final Mountain West meeting between bitter rivals UNLV and San Diego State was just as memorable as any other. Ahead of the Aztecs’ move to the Pac-12, the team beat the Runnin’ Rebels, 89-86, in the finale to the regular season Friday, March 6 from Viejas Arena. As a result, UNLV suffered a sweep in its final shared conference season with SDSU. Entering the weekend, the Rebels found themselves in a four-way tie for fifth place in the conference standings. Looking to buil
Mar 63 min read


San Diego State grinds out second win of season as UNLV suffers regular season sweep
UNLV was suffocated in the second half as part of a second loss to San Diego State this year, solidifying a regular season sweep. With two games separating the Lady Rebels from the first-place Aztecs, the latter got the better of the former, 80-62, Wednesday, Feb. 18 from Viejas Arena. Earlier this season, UNLV lost in overtime at home to SDSU and have now lost four of the last five in the rivalry including losing three straight. Before this slump, the program had won 10 stra
Feb 182 min read


Late surge by SDSU sends UNLV to loss as 3-game win streak is halted
For the second time this season, UNLV’s three-game win streak has been halted in screeching fashion. Coming off a 2-0 road trip including a big win over Utah State, the Runnin’ Rebels dropped a home contest to the San Diego State Aztecs, 82-72, Saturday, Jan. 24 from the Thomas & Mack Center. The matchup was contested in front of the most fans garnered on the UNLV campus this season. “They hit big late clock shots,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “In key times, just in real ke
Jan 244 min read


SDSU’s defensive pressure causes meltdown as UNLV loses first conference game
UNLV women’s basketball suffered its first conference loss in a defeat that snapped its longest win streak of the season. In a battle for first place in the Mountain West, the Lady Rebels lost, 75-66, in overtime to the San Diego State Aztecs Saturday, Jan. 17 from The Pavilion. In the last six meetings, the two programs have split victories including a SDSU win in the Mountain West Championship semifinals last year. “Just a heck of a basketball game,” head coach Lindy La Roc
Jan 174 min read


Lady Rebels won’t hoist fourth straight tourney title trophy after second loss to Aztecs
UNLV needed to go through an exorcism of sorts in order to advance to the next round of the Mountain West Championships but suffered a...
Mar 11, 20253 min read


UNLV thumps San Diego State, stay alive for possible Mountain West Championship
While it still needs outside help, UNLV football is doing whatever is in its control to potentially reach the Mountain West Championship...
Nov 16, 20244 min read


UNLV can’t keep SDSU down, eliminated in quarterfinals of MWC
Another conference tournament run for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels ended in the quarterfinals once despite a valiant effort to send the game...
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Lady Rebels return to form in second half, secure third straight Mountain West tournament title
The first half couldn’t have been much tougher for the UNLV Lady Rebels but the championship grit the team has built up over the past two...
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Thomas shuts down San Diego State’s late run, UNLV slides into third place
On the annual Senior Night for the UNLV men’s basketball team, it relied on the closing performance of its stellar freshman point guard...
Mar 6, 20244 min read


UNLV shoots down SDSU in regular season home finale
In one of the most efficient, prolific offensive scoring performances of the season, the UNLV Lady Rebels put a cap on its regular season...
Mar 2, 20244 min read


Slow first half + foul trouble isn’t enough to stop UNLV’s MW win streak, extended to 29
UNLV faced adversity a couple of different ways but the team found a way to squeeze out another conference win to keep multiple streaks...
Jan 17, 20243 min read


Rebels lose sixth straight versus Aztecs, drop first Mountain West game
Vulnerable on both ends of the floor is the best way to describe the way UNLV looked in its most recent outing as it just looked...
Jan 6, 20242 min read


UNLV edges out San Diego State to reach second straight MWC Finals
UNLV’s veteran leadership peaked at the right time to propel the team to the Mountain West Championships Finals for the second straight...
Mar 7, 20234 min read


Lady Rebels perfect at home for first time in 44 years after beating Aztecs
The pursuit of perfection is still intact while a portion of it is complete for the No. 24 UNLV Lady Rebels in the midst of a historic...
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Aztecs smother Rebels to sweep season series
The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels had no answers for the No. 25 San Diego State Aztecs Saturday, Feb. 11 and were handed their ninth loss of the...
Feb 11, 20233 min read


UNLV turns tide on road, beat SDSU for first place in Mountain West
UNLV had to steady a rocking boat but managed to come away with a win in its most recent contest to remain undefeated in conference play...
Jan 7, 20234 min read


Rebels buried by Aztecs’ three-point shooting, drop to 0-2 in Mountain West
After essentially blazing through the non-conference part of their schedule, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels have dropped both of their first two...
Dec 31, 20224 min read


Rebels commit 4 turnovers in 4th straight loss
After four wins in its first five games of the year, the UNLV Rebels lost its fourth straight game to drop under .500 for the first time...
Nov 5, 20223 min read


Lady Rebels extend win streak to 10 versus Aztecs
For the tenth time in as many games, the UNLV Lady Rebels found themselves on the winning side of the scoreboard as they beat San Diego...
Feb 12, 20222 min read


Lady Rebels rely on defense for ninth straight win
Keep winning and the rest will take care of itself, that’s been the message from UNLV Lady Rebel head coach Lindy La Rocque. The team’s...
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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