UNLV’s upset bid against No. 4 San Diego State fell short as the Rebels lost 71-67. Bryce Hamilton led the Rebels with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
Mark Anderson
Former Sports Reporter
Wide receiver Zyell Griffin, a three-star prospect, committed to UNLV. But the Rebels lost offensive tackle Ashton Morgan, who has entered the NCAA transfer portal.
San Diego State, which starts three four-year transfers, enters Sunday’s game against UNLV ranked fourth in the nation. The Aztecs are the nation’s only unbeaten team.
Jalen Harris scored 28 points to lead UNR to a 86-72 victory over UNLV on Wednesday night in Reno. Bryce Hamilton led UNLV with 26 points, and Amauri Hardy scored 23.
UNLV acting president Marta Meana and UNR president Marc Johnson posted a video on Twitter asking for good sportsmanship for the basketball game between the teams Wednesday night.
Opposing defenders can no longer focus on stopping Amauri Hardy. The emergence of other players is the main reason UNLV has won seven of eight games.
Safety Tyson Player, who attends Ridge View High School in Columbia, South Carolina, also received scholarship offers from Air Force, Army and Howard.
UNLV sophomore point guard Marvin Coleman averaged 14 points, 9.5 assists, eight rebounds and 3.5 steals in victories over San Jose State and New Mexico.
UNLV has scored a combined 197 points the past two games by getting out in transition. The Rebels next play at UNR on Wednesday.
UNLV picked up eight commitments in the first big recruiting weekend for new coach Marcus Arroyo. Dallas linebacker Brennon Scott highlighted the new arrivals.
Bryce Hamilton scored 35 points, and Marvin Coleman became the first UNLV player in more than 20 years to register a triple-double as the Rebels defeated New Mexico 99-78.
Three-star defensive lineman Leshaun Bell committed to UNLV on Saturday, one of three to announce he was choosing the Rebels.
UNLV plays a New Mexico team on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center that is without three starters. The Lobos lost two players this week.
The Raiders are not ceding ground when it comes to granting UNLV access to Allegiant Stadium the first two Saturdays in September, meaning games might be moved to Sam Boyd Stadium.
UNLV is investing about $1.6 million into its baseball and softball facilities. Both seasons begin next month.