Elijah Parquet, Luis Rodriguez and Justin Webster offer different skill sets at the wing positions as UNLV coach Kevin Kruger figures out how to balance their minutes.
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UNLV gave away a second-half lead in a loss to Fresno State on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center, giving the Bulldogs a sweep of the season series.
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.
Coach Barry Odom announced 18 new additions to the UNLV football program, including seven transfers and eight high school prospects, on national signing day.
EJ Harkless scored 17 points and Keshon Gilbert 16, and UNLV got a strong performance from its bench in a victory at Colorado State on Tuesday night.
UNLV will take its improved defense on the road Tuesday against Colorado State after playing its best defensive game in Mountain West play Saturday against rival UNR.
UNLV’s basketball team is suddenly defending again, which was good enough to beat rival UNR 68-62 on Saturday night.
UNLV fifth-year guard EJ Harkless drew a late offensive foul, and senior guard Justin Webster had a season-high scoring night in a win over UNR on Saturday.
The Lady Rebels and 2,500 of their closest friends enjoyed an 80-57 victory Saturday over archenemy UNR — marking their first-ever sellout at Cox Pavilion.
UNLV sophomore wing Shane Nowell made the most of his opportunity against Wyoming and has earned minutes Saturday against UNR at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV will offer VIP West and loge (east) options at Allegiant Stadium for the 2023 season. Some options include a food buffet and alcoholic beverages.
Lindy La Rocque is the UNLV women’s basketball coach and mother to a 2½-month-old daughter, who is in the midst of a magical season while learning how to balance both roles.
UNLV AD Erick Harper said he didn’t have the final revenue report, but said the amount should come in around the $5 million mark and not trigger the waterfall account.
The school’s new Name, Image and Likeness opportunities also align with its pursuit of gaining membership into a Power Five conference.
To best benefit UNLV athletes, Erick Harper wants the school’s Name, Image and Likeness program to become the most successful and profitable in the West.
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