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UNLV powers past Air Force to remain perfect against Mountain West competition
Nearly two months into the season and UNLV men’s basketball finally has its first sustained win streak of the year. In the program’s first game of the calendar year the Rebels beat the Air Force Falcons, 67-39, Saturday, Jan. 3 from the Thomas & Mack Center. That brings the end to a perfect three-game homestand to improve to 5-2 at home this season. UNLV’s three game-win streak is the team’s longest of the year. “I know it wasn’t an easy week being out with the flu bug,” head
Jan 34 min read


Rebels end non-conference slate with schlacking of Golden Eagles
UNLV needed a top-to-bottom performance in its last non-conference showing and it got just that. The Rebels whooped the La Sierra Golden Eagles, 89-47, Monday, Dec. 29 from the Thomas & Mack Center for the program’s third win in the last four contests. In addition, it's the fourth win for the Rebels in the state of Nevada this season in eight tries. “We were supposed to take care of business,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “And we did.” Overall, UNLV moves to 6-6 with only Mo
Dec 29, 20254 min read


UNLV off to perfect conference start with winding win over Fresno State
UNLV men’s basketball has its Mountain West opener before the calendar flips to the fresh month of January for the third time in the last five years. For just the second time in the last six showings, the Rebels were winners when it hosted Fresno State Saturday, Dec. 20 from the Thomas & Mack Center as part of a, 84-72, win. Entering play, the Runnin’ Rebels were favored by more than eight points despite losing four of their last five contests. “Really proud of our young men,
Dec 20, 20254 min read


Last-minute collapse folds UNLV in Jack Jones Classic loss to Tennessee State
UNLV’s men’s basketball program suffered another massive letdown after picking up a potential resume-building win as this “roller coaster” of a season gets ready to speed up. As part of the Jack Jones Classic, the Runnin’ Rebels were beaten, 63-60, by the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday, Dec. 13 from Lee’s Family Forum. This year’s team is now 0-4 in neutral site games this season. “We could never pull away,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “We were up 29-20 in the first half,
Dec 13, 20253 min read


Second marquee win on the board as UNLV stuns Stanford on road
UNLV missed 11 free throws but made at least one when it mattered most. In only the program’s second true road game of the season, the Rebels stayed perfect in hostile territory with a, 75-75, win over the Stanford Cardinal Sunday, Dec. 7. The contest marked just the fifth all-time meeting between the two West Coast programs. “This was a heck of a win,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “To win on the road – we’ve been battle-tested. Not everyone has played the schedule we’ve pla
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Rebels leave Players Era Championship winless after losing lead against Rutgers
Even a change of venue couldn’t shake UNLV men’s basketball out of its funk as its losing slide was extended Thursday afternoon as its tough week continues. On the last day of the Players Era Championship, UNLV sank in the second half against Rutgers and fell, 80-65, Thursday, Nov. 27 from the Michelob Ultra Arena. While going 0-3 in the tournament, the Rebels are now on a season-long three-game losing streak. “It was pretty much a tale of two halves,” head coach Josh Pastner
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Crimson Tide runs rampant on Runnin’ Rebels, knocks UNLV under .500 again
The second session of the Players Era Men’s Championship gave UNLV basketball another chance to capture a statement win but fell short, this time in more dire fashion. With a chance to pick up a ranked win for the first time since December 2023, UNLV lost to No. 8 Alabama, 115-76, Tuesday, Nov. 25 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The program went 0-2 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena over the past two days after having previously won four straight in the building. “We struggled
Nov 26, 20253 min read


UNLV falter in second half, opens Players Era Festival with loss to Maryland
UNLV men’s basketball won’t win three straight after a loss in the first game of its lone regular season tournament to fall to .500 at 3-3 on the year. In the second year of the Players Era Men’s Championship UNLV opened play with a, 74-67, loss to Maryland Monday, Nov. 24 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. It’s the first game from the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the program since 2022 against Washington State and it had won its last four contests in the building. “Towards the e
Nov 24, 20254 min read


UNLV pulls away from Saint Joseph’s in tightly-called matchup from The Mack
UNLV basketball has back-to-back wins for the first time under new head coach Josh Pastner. On the heels of a big win at Memphis, UNLV returned home with a, 99-85, win over Saint Joseph’s. Last season, the Hawks were an NIT team. “Good win for the Rebels,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “I’m just really proud of our guys in a few areas.” Thursday marked the second home win of the season in four tries for the Runnin’ Rebels. They will remain in the state and even in the city fo
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Pastner picks up resume-building win for UNLV in return to Memphis
UNLV men’s basketball wiped away a sour taste in its mouth that’s lasted since last season with its first potential resume-building win of the season The Runnin’ Rebels beat the Memphis Tigers, 92-78, on the road from FedEx Forum Sunday, Nov. 16 in the team’s first road game of the year following a 1-2 homestand to open the new campaign. Last season, UNLV was defeated by six points at the Thomas & Mack Center after leading with less than 10 minutes left in the second half. T
Nov 16, 20253 min read


UNLV under .500 for 2nd time in first 3 games ahead of trip to Memphis
One win with head coach Josh Pastner at the helm couldn’t turn into two as UNLV reverted back to its bad habits from its season-opening loss in another head-scratching setback most recently. The Runnin’ Rebels lost to the Montana Grizzlies, 102-93, Tuesday, Nov. 11 from the Thomas & Mack Center. The outing comes just four days after the program scored 100 points against a Division-I school for the first time since 2017. In their two losses this season, UNLV has allowed 94 poi
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Fouls, turnovers lead to a loss in Pastner’s UNLV debut
UNLV fouls UT Martin for two of the 48 free throws taken by the visitors in the team's season opener. Photo Credit: Flash Gordon/Talk that Talk Excessive fouls and excessive mistakes couldn’t make up the difference in a season-opening loss as the Josh Pastner era at UNLV gets underway. A Rebel group returning just one player from last season lost, 86-81, to the UT Martin Skyhawks Tuesday, Nov. 4 from the Thomas & Mack Center. “Just wanted to apologize to the fanbase for that
Nov 5, 20254 min read


UNLV can’t beat Utah State again, eliminated in Mountain West quarterfinals
Cold shooting stretches too often led to the unraveling of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels as the program fell short of the Mountain West...
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Rubber match against Utah State set after UNLV eliminates Air Force
In a late shift, UNLV’s Runnin’ Rebels pulled away in order to set up a rubber match in the quarterfinals with a huge opportunity...
Mar 12, 20254 min read


Rebels endure second straight double-digit loss after win streak
From a four-game win streak to back-to-back losses for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels as they look to not lose control of the season. After...
Jan 11, 20253 min read


Rebels’ perfect Mountain West start over after ugly showing in Boise
The longest win streak of the season for UNLV is now over after suffering its first loss of the season in conference play. UNLV’s Runnin’...
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Flawless start to Mountain West play continues as Rebels avoid collapse against Spartans
UNLV saw a large lead evaporate in the second half but did enough to maintain its win streak. The Runnin’ Rebels earned a fourth straight...
Jan 4, 20254 min read


Perfect start to conference play continues as UNLV outshoots Air Force
UNLV entered the final day of 2024 as one of four undefeated teams in the Mountain West and will enter the first day of 2025 the same...
Dec 31, 20242 min read


11-point stretch pushes UNLV past Fresno State in MW opener
Ready to put the non-conference schedule behind them, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels opened conference play with a double-digit win. Entering...
Dec 28, 20243 min read


Second half surge takes Rebels above .500 as non-conference slate ends
Pulling away late through tough defense and efficient shooting saw the UNLV men’s basketball program end its non-conference schedule with...
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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