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Shakur Juiston’s role at UNLV hasn’t changed: Win games

UNLV’s basketball team continues its seven-game homestand to open the season Wednesday night against Valparaiso, when senior Shakur Juiston will take his usual place in the starting lineup and once again pursue rebounds like a cat might a feather on a bobbing string.

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The sport that for so long was a central source of producing revenue for UNLV athletics, which afforded the department a level of national relevancy, a brand Las Vegas prided itself on, is none of those things now.

UNLV routs Pacific 96-70

UNLV was never challenged in Friday’s 96-70 victory over Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels took control in the first half with a 17-1 run.

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