UNLV held off Boise State on Wednesday night to get a win for the team’s upperclassmen on senior night. The Runnin’ Rebels beat the Broncos 76-66.
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The Rebels fell just short of upsetting No. 4 San Diego State on Sunday afternoon, losing 71-67. The loss came on the same day as the tragic passing of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, as well as seven other passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, California.
UNLV basketball is off to a hot start, currently 4-1 in Mountain West conference play. The Runnin’ Rebels are back home to host San Jose State and New Mexico. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s recent wins, as well as preview the upcoming matchups.
UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger called Wednesday’s loss to Pacific a “humbling opportunity.” Hoping to turn things around, the 5-8 Runnin’ Rebels responded with an 81-69 win over Robert Morris on Saturday afternoon that saw a career-high 16 points come from sophomore guard and Las Vegas local, Marvin Coleman.
It’s been over a month since UNLV hired new men’s basketball head coach T. J. Otzelberger. Since then, Otzelberger has kept his promise in trying to keep as many former players on the team as possible, while at the same time, adding new recruits of his own. Otzelberger has also brought in a new coaching staff that includes former Runnin’ Rebel, Kevin Kruger.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois has announced that South Dakota State’s T.J. Otzelberger will be the program’s next head coach. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the hire, as well as give background information on Otzelberger.
UNLV successfully swept Boise State this season, after beating the Broncos in overtime 85-81. The team has just one regular-season game left (on the road at Colorado State) but will likely secure the No. 5 seed and a first-round bye in this year’s Mountain West basketball tournament. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the win over Boise State, as well as preview the tournament bracket.
UNLV completed the conference sweep over New Mexico with a 74-58 win on Tuesday night. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the win, as well as preview the Rebels next matchup against San Diego State on Saturday night.
The Runnin’ Rebels are off to a 2-0 start in the Mountain West conference for the first time since 2006, after a 68-56 victory over Wyoming. Freshman forward Joel Ntambwe came up big for UNLV and led the team with a career-high 31 points. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson break down the win.
Hear from UNLV head coach Marvin Menzies and Noah Robotham, the player responsible for the game-winning 3-pointer over BYU.