UNLV baseball was chosen as the preseason Mountain West favorite, but after a heartbreaking end to last season, the Rebels know they still have everything to prove.
Andy Yamashita
Former Reporter: UNLV/Aces
UNLV, ranked No. 23 in the AP poll, can win the Mountain West regular-season championship outright Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center against San Jose State.
UNLV lost its second consecutive game Tuesday, falling to San Jose State. It’s the first time the Rebels have been swept by the Spartans since the 2016-17 season.
Point guard Jordan McCabe says UNLV wants to be trending upward as the Mountain West tournament approaches. It all starts Tuesday against San Jose State.
The Lady Rebels were ranked No. 23 by the AP poll Monday, marking the team’s first return to the rankings since 1994.
UNLV had a chance to measure up with Mountain West leader San Diego State on Saturday. The Rebels came up well short once again against the Aztecs.
The Rebels have won both of their games against ranked opponents this season, and they have a shot at another upset when they play the No. 25 Aztecs on Saturday.
Junior center Desi-Rae Young scored 22 points and made two huge plays in the final minute to help UNLV extend its win streak to 14 by beating Fresno State.
UNLV softball coach Kristie Fox has a veteran lineup back from a team that finished third in the Mountain West last season, but there are questions in the circle.
Fifth-year guard EJ Harkless tied his career scoring night to lead UNLV back into the win column, beating a battered Wyoming team on the road Wednesday.
The WNBA said Wednesday it is investigating the Aces for their conduct surrounding the exit of Dearica Hamby. Alleged salary cap circumvention is also part of the probe.
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.
Candace Parker’s connections to the Aces, the coaching staff and the players, run deep.
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.