The Raiders plan to donate $1 million to UNLV athletics to show their support for the school’s football program.
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The Rebels scored on the first play of the game and got rushing touchdowns from four players in a season-opening victory over Bryant at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.
The UNLV football game against Bryant, played indoors at Allegiant Stadium, was briefly halted late in the first half as water seeped into the venue during a downpour.
UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger watched from the front row at NRG Stadium in Houston as San Diego State beat Florida Atlantic in the Final Four on Saturday.
The Rebels play Michigan and Vanderbilt in nonconference games, then open Mountain West play by hosting Hawaii on Sept. 30. The UNR game is in October.
The Rebels’ reserve unit is making its presence known ever since UNLV’s loss to Fresno State on Jan. 21 triggered a rotation change from coach Kevin Kruger.
UNLV is undefeated and off to its best start in 32 years, but the Lady Rebels now play four straight games on the road in the most difficult section of their schedule.
Gilbert, a point guard, leads the Rebels in scoring (15.9) and assists (3.3) while shooting 56 percent through a 7-0 start to the season.
The Rebels’ dreams of the program’s first bowl game since 2013 officially ended Friday after Buffalo stormed back to beat Akron and become bowl-eligible.
Dawn Sullivan is the fastest coach to reach the 100-win milestone in UNLV volleyball history, and the Rebels are planning to earn an NCAA Tournament berth.
The Rebels on Tuesday began the first of 10 practices ahead of their three exhibition games in Canada beginning Aug. 16.
Keith Heyward on defense and Nick Holz on offense are already starting to make an impact after the first week of UNLV spring football.
Charles Williams left UNLV’s football program last fall as its all-time leading rusher. But carrying the football isn’t the only thing he believes he can do for an NFL team.
It was Senior Night for UNLV on Wednesday, and Bryce Hamilton was the final player to walk onto the Thomas & Mack Center court. How fitting. Saved the best for last.
Fifth-year forward Royce Hamm Jr. scored 17 points as UNLV defeated Wyoming on Wednesday night on Senior Night at the Thomas & Mack Center.