The UNLV women’s basketball team will find out its NCAA Tournament first-round opponent and seed Sunday at a free watch party at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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UNLV and UNR will renew their rivalry on the court Saturday, in an important game for both sides in the logjammed Mountain West.
UNLV snapped Boise State’s 22-game home winning streak Tuesday thanks in part to junior forward Rob Whaley Jr.
UNLV, looking for its third straight Mountain West crown, carries a 28-game conference winning streak heading into Wednesday’s matchup with San Diego State.
UNLV and Saint Mary’s struggled to make shots in the Jerry Colangelo Classic at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Gaels prevailed in double overtime.
Opponents have focused on junior center Desi-Rae Young all season, but the Lady Rebels are confident she can lead them to their first NCAA Tournament win since 1991.
Michigan women’s coach Kim Barnes Arico said UNLV’s depth and balance make them one of the country’s best teams. She also said the Lady Rebels’ Desi-Rae Young “can do everything.”
The UNLV women’s basketball team clinched its second consecutive Mountain West championship, cruising past San Jose State on Thursday night.
Kruger signed a five-year contract and hasn’t even finished a second season. Those already banging out Tweets and emails for another change at the top are incredibly shortsighted.
UNLV’s defense has struggled since Mountain West play began, but the Rebels may be on the verge of reinforcments
Elijah Parquet, EJ Harkless and Luis Rodriguez had played a total of 294 games before joining the Rebels. Parquet and Harkless also have NCAA Tournament experience.
The Rebels forced 24 turnovers and held No. 21 Dayton to one 2-point basket in the second half during a 60-52 victory Tuesday night.
UNLV fell to the University of British Columbia on Tuesday night at War Memorial Gymnasium in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Rebels play again Wednesday.
With several changes including an expanded field, the 2022 NCAA women’s basketball tournament has the potential to be special.
UNLV won for the fourth time in six games and moved into fifth place in the Mountain West standings after Wednesday’s basketball victory at Fresno State.