Some national experts believe the UNLV women’s basketball team has a good chance to earn its first NCAA Tournament win since 1991 this season.
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As the UNLV women’s basketball team prepares to make its third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, here’s a reminder of its previous tournament appearances.
The UNLV men’s basketball team rolled to a win at Air Force on Wednesday night in the teams’ first meeting since the Rebels’ 32-point home loss to the Falcons last month.
UNLV fended off a second-half comeback by Hofstra to win by the Rebels’ largest margin of victory this season, led by Keylan Boone and Luis Rodriguez.
The UNLV men’s basketball team added a game to its schedule Thursday after one of its previous contests was called off because of a shooting on campus.
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.
Defensive struggles re-emerged for UNLV in a loss Saturday at Fresno State. The Rebels are tied for last in the Mountain West after losing their fourth game in a row.
UNLV is looking for a positive response after its late collapse against San Francisco, but will have to do it without the experienced Eljah Parquet and Isaiah Cottrell.
Former Oklahoma guard EJ Harkless was named Mountain West Player of the Week following UNLV’s wins over a ranked Dayton squad and High Point.
Jim Bolla went 300-120 from 1982 to 1996, the number of victories easily the highest in UNLV women’s basketball history. Kathy Olivier won 182 games from 2009 to 2020.
Rebels officially added former Duquesne freshman guard Jackie Johnson III Wednesday.
UNLV junior forward Victor Iwuakor’s highlight-reel alley-oop capped a strong effort against Colorado State after a season during which he has battled a shoulder injury.
UNLV’s bench scored just four points in Thursday’s loss to Air Force, but coach Kevin Kruger said he’s confident his reserves will rebound Saturday against San Jose State.
The Rebels close nonconference play hoping to extend their winning streak to four games. All three victories were by double digits.
Tyson Etienne made two free throws in the final seconds, and UNLV did not attempt a shot on its final possession en route to a 74-73 loss to Wichita State at T-Mobile Arena.