Regents approve UNLV coaches’ contracts

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 7, 2012 - 1:09 am

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents approved five-year contracts for UNLV men's basketball coach Dave Rice and women's basketball coach Kathy Olivier, and a three-year contract for new softball coach Lisa Dodd.

"We are very happy with these contract approvals," UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood said in a statement. "I would like to thank the Board of Regents and (UNLV President) Neal Smatresk for their continued support of UNLV Athletics and these three fine coaches who are wonderful representatives for UNLV and our student-athletes."

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