Rebel Nation: UNLV football signs big time recruits – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV football signs big time recruits – Video

New head coach Marcus Arroyo is already making an impact on the UNLV football program, signing multiple three-star recruits ahead of National Signing Day. As for UNLV basketball, the team is riding a three-game losing streak after falling on the road to Colorado State, 95-77.

Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video
 
Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video

UNLV will host nationally ranked San Diego State on Sunday, Jan.26. Senior forward Nick Blair recalls missing the game winning shot for his team when they played the now unbeaten Aztecs last February.

Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video

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.

Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video

The Runnin’ Rebels are entering Mountain West play with a 6-8 record and will first take on the defending conference champions in Utah State on New Year’s Day. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the season thus far under first-year head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights
 
Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights

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.

UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video
 
UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video

After 11 days off, UNLV basketball fell to 4-8 on the season with a 74-66 loss to Pacific on Wednesday night. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger says he needs players who “eat, sleep and breathe basketball” in order for his program to be successful.

UNLV basketball suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights
 
UNLV basketball suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights

UNLV junior guard Amauri Hardy’s career-high 27 points were not enough to help lift his team past Kansas State. The Runnin’ Rebels fell 60-56 in overtime to the Wildcats on Saturday evening. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong in the final minutes for UNLV.

UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights
 
UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights

The Runnin’ Rebels opened up the season under new head coach T.J. Otzelberger with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. Five players scored in double-digits, with Jonah Antonio and Mbacke Diong leading the pack with 17 points each. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the win.

Rebel Nation: Countdown to UNLV Tip-off – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Countdown to UNLV Tip-off – Video

The Runnin’ Rebels return to action on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 pm when the team hosts Purdue Fort Wayne. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson give their thoughts on the season ahead and discuss the players pre-game rituals.

Rebel Nation: Rebels Suffer 4th Straight Loss, Oblad “Tired of Losing” – Game Highlights
 
Rebel Nation: Rebels Suffer 4th Straight Loss, Oblad “Tired of Losing” – Game Highlights

UNLV football suffered its fourth straight loss of the season to Boise State on Saturday, Oct 5, falling 38-13 to the Broncos. Freshman quarterback Kenyon Oblad made his first career start under center and after the game expressed his frustrations by saying “I’m tired of losing.” UNLV will next face Vanderbilt and as Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson explain, that game could be a win for the Rebels.

Rebel Nation: Rebels Fall Flat Against Cowboys on the Road – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Rebels Fall Flat Against Cowboys on the Road – Video

UNLV football is 1-3 after falling flat in Laramie, losing to the Cowboys 53-17. The Rebels will now prepare to host #16 Boise State on Saturday, Oct. 5. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss the loss, as well as preview the Scarlet and Grey basketball showcase.

Rebel Nation: Did UNLV Football Hit Restart Button After Bye Week? – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Did UNLV Football Hit Restart Button After Bye Week? – Video

UNLV football is 1-2 so far this season, after back-to-back losses from Arkansas State and Northwestern. After the Arkansas State loss, head coach Tony Sanchez said he and his staff would re-evaluate the quarterback position after a rough start for Armani Rogers. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss who will likely start under center, as well as preview UNLV basketball.

UNLV Goes to UFC During Runnin’ Rebel Caravan Tour – Video
 
UNLV Goes to UFC During Runnin’ Rebel Caravan Tour – Video

UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger and staff made a stop at the UFC Performance Institute as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. Otzelberger was led around the facility by UFC legend Forrest Griffin.

UNLV’s Otzelberger tests his mettle at UFC Performance Institute
 
UNLV’s Otzelberger tests his mettle at UFC Performance Institute

UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger learned how to power punch from UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin at the UFC Performance Institute on Monday. Otzelberger went through various mixed martial arts drills and got a tour of the state-of-the-art facility as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. (Heidi Fang & Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video

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.

Reed-Francois and T.J. Otzelberger Excited For Runnin’ Rebels Future – VIDEO
 
Reed-Francois and T.J. Otzelberger Excited For Runnin’ Rebels Future – VIDEO

UNLV Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois says she’s excited and hopeful for the future of the university’s basketball program with the hiring of men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger, who says “he couldn’t be more fired up to be a Runnin’ Rebel.” (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)