UNLV’s defense led the way in a victory against Akron on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels saw an 18-point lead sliced to two in the second half.
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The Rebels have struggled on defense through five games, with players and coaches agreeing improvement is needed, particularly in guarding the perimeter.
The Sunshine Slam ended on a sour note for UNLV, as the Rebels lost to Richmond in their second game of the tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida.
UNLV came up just short in its first game at the Sunshine Slam, losing 83-75 to Florida State on Monday at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.
UNLV faces Florida State in the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach, Florida, at 2:30 p.m. Monday, then will play either Colorado or Richmond on Tuesday.
UNLV picked up its first win of the season and retired the jersey of a member of the 1990 national championship team Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The UNLV women’s basketball team received national letters of intent from two guards. The Rebels softball and men’s golf teams also added recruits.
Coach Kevin Kruger added another member to UNLV’s 2024 basketball recruiting class Monday, giving him three players who will be joining the Rebels.
The Rebels enter the season looking to make the jump back into contention for the Mountain West championship and to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.
UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque is expecting big things from her juniors as the Lady Rebels go for their third straight Mountain West title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
Kalib Boone, who was arrested Oct. 1 and charged with a misdemeanor DUI, will be suspended for UNLV’s season opener against Southern on Wednesday.