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Aztecs put Rebels on ice, ending imploding UNLV’s NCAA hopes

UNLV’s Khem Birch courageously played through pain and laid it all on the line. But the Rebels went out with a whimper anyway, getting knocked out of the Mountain West tournament Friday night while resembling a dispirited and dysfunctional mess in the process.

Aztecs’ press proves to be too much for UNLV guards

In a game during which San Diego State was determined to take away UNLV’s big-man tandem of Khem Birch and Roscoe Smith, the Rebels’ guards had an opportunity to seize the moment and carry the team into the Mountain West tournament championship game. Didn’t happen. Never had a chance.

If Rebels shed dunce caps, they have chance against Aztecs

The origin dates to Elizabeth Barrett Browning in 1839. The line was later listed as “The third time is lucky.” UNLV doesn’t need such fortune Friday night. But it better be a whole lot smarter than it was Thursday.

Rebels set to vent frustration

It’s not just one that got away. UNLV junior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones has had a lot of time to reflect on two games to regret, and he admitted to being in a foul mood because of it.

Up-tempo plan still in works for Rebels

In the offseason, when plans are formed and promises made, coach Dave Rice presented a vision of UNLV attacking with full-court pressure defense and running opponents ragged in offensive transition.

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