UNLV loses to Boise State in MW Tournament quarterfinal – Video
 
UNLV loses to Boise State in MW Tournament quarterfinal – Video

UNLV will once again not be lifting the Mountain West championship trophy, as the Runnin’ Rebels fell to Boise State 67-61 in the quarterfinals. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson break down what went wrong for UNLV.

Recapping Rebels close loss to SDSU, UNLV remembers Kobe Bryant – Video
 
Recapping Rebels close loss to SDSU, UNLV remembers Kobe Bryant – Video

The Rebels fell just short of upsetting No. 4 San Diego State on Sunday afternoon, losing 71-67. The loss came on the same day as the tragic passing of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, as well as seven other passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, California.

Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video
 
Rebels ready to host No. 4 San Diego State – Video

UNLV will host nationally ranked San Diego State on Sunday, Jan.26. Senior forward Nick Blair recalls missing the game winning shot for his team when they played the now unbeaten Aztecs last February.

Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV off to hot start, 4-1 in conference play – Video

UNLV basketball is off to a hot start, currently 4-1 in Mountain West conference play. The Runnin’ Rebels are back home to host San Jose State and New Mexico. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s recent wins, as well as preview the upcoming matchups.

Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV opens MW play with Utah State – Video

The Runnin’ Rebels are entering Mountain West play with a 6-8 record and will first take on the defending conference champions in Utah State on New Year’s Day. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the season thus far under first-year head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights
 
Rebels Back on Track, Beat Robert Morris 81-69 – Game Highlights

UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger called Wednesday’s loss to Pacific a “humbling opportunity.” Hoping to turn things around, the 5-8 Runnin’ Rebels responded with an 81-69 win over Robert Morris on Saturday afternoon that saw a career-high 16 points come from sophomore guard and Las Vegas local, Marvin Coleman.

UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video
 
UNLV unsuccessful after 11 days off, fall to Pacific 74-66 – Video

After 11 days off, UNLV basketball fell to 4-8 on the season with a 74-66 loss to Pacific on Wednesday night. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger says he needs players who “eat, sleep and breathe basketball” in order for his program to be successful.

UNLV basketball suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights
 
UNLV basketball suffers first loss of the season – Game Highlights

UNLV junior guard Amauri Hardy’s career-high 27 points were not enough to help lift his team past Kansas State. The Runnin’ Rebels fell 60-56 in overtime to the Wildcats on Saturday evening. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss what went wrong in the final minutes for UNLV.

UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights
 
UNLV Basketball Wins First Game Under T.J. Otzelberger – Game Highlights

The Runnin’ Rebels opened up the season under new head coach T.J. Otzelberger with an 86-71 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday night. Five players scored in double-digits, with Jonah Antonio and Mbacke Diong leading the pack with 17 points each. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the win.

UNLV Basketball Hosts Scarlet and Gray Showcase – Video
 
UNLV Basketball Hosts Scarlet and Gray Showcase – Video

Ahead of UNLV football hosting #16 Boise State at Sam Boyd Stadium, the men and women’s basketball squads made its debut to the public in the Scarlet & Gray Showcase. The men and women teamed up with fans from the crowd to play different contests on the court to get fans excited for the upcoming season.

Rebel Nation: Did UNLV Football Hit Restart Button After Bye Week? – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Did UNLV Football Hit Restart Button After Bye Week? – Video

UNLV football is 1-2 so far this season, after back-to-back losses from Arkansas State and Northwestern. After the Arkansas State loss, head coach Tony Sanchez said he and his staff would re-evaluate the quarterback position after a rough start for Armani Rogers. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson discuss who will likely start under center, as well as preview UNLV basketball.

UNLV Goes to UFC During Runnin’ Rebel Caravan Tour – Video
 
UNLV Goes to UFC During Runnin’ Rebel Caravan Tour – Video

UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger and staff made a stop at the UFC Performance Institute as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. Otzelberger was led around the facility by UFC legend Forrest Griffin.

UNLV’s Otzelberger tests his mettle at UFC Performance Institute
 
UNLV’s Otzelberger tests his mettle at UFC Performance Institute

UNLV men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger learned how to power punch from UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin at the UFC Performance Institute on Monday. Otzelberger went through various mixed martial arts drills and got a tour of the state-of-the-art facility as part of the Runnin’ Rebel Caravan. (Heidi Fang & Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video
 
Rebel Nation: Runnin’ Rebels Spring Update – Video

It’s been over a month since UNLV hired new men’s basketball head coach T. J. Otzelberger. Since then, Otzelberger has kept his promise in trying to keep as many former players on the team as possible, while at the same time, adding new recruits of his own. Otzelberger has also brought in a new coaching staff that includes former Runnin’ Rebel, Kevin Kruger.

Virginia, Texas Tech To Face Off In NCAA Tournament
 
Virginia, Texas Tech To Face Off In NCAA Tournament

The Final Four wrapped up on Saturday night with Virginia and Texas Tech ready to face each other during the NCAA Tournament’s final round. Cassie Soto and Review-Journal columnist Ed Graney go over the things to watch in the finals.

UNLV Hires T.J. Otzelberger as Men’s Basketball Head Coach – Video
 
UNLV Hires T.J. Otzelberger as Men’s Basketball Head Coach – Video

UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois has announced that South Dakota State’s T.J. Otzelberger will be the program’s next head coach. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson breakdown the hire, as well as give background information on Otzelberger.

USC beats Arizona in Pac-12 Tournament
 
USC beats Arizona in Pac-12 Tournament

USC beats Arizona 78-65 in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament at the T-Mobile Arena. Sam Gordon goes over the key points of the game. (Heidi Fang / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

St. Mary’s Coach and Players Knew They Could Beat No. 1 Gonzaga – VIDEO
 
St. Mary’s Coach and Players Knew They Could Beat No. 1 Gonzaga – VIDEO

St. Mary’s head coach Randy Bennett and his players knew that if they played smart and set the tempo early, they could beat the number one team in the country. The Gaels did just that in a 60-47 victory over Gonzaga in the 2019 West Coast Conference tournament championship game on March 12.

St. Mary’s Pulls off Upset, Defeats Gonzaga 60-47 – VIDEO
 
St. Mary’s Pulls off Upset, Defeats Gonzaga 60-47 – VIDEO

The No.1 team in the nation did not stand a chance against a determined St. Mary’s team. The Gaels defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 60-47 in the 2019 West Coast Conference tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12.

Bulldogs Are Ready to Fight for the WCC Championship Title – VIDEO
 
Bulldogs Are Ready to Fight for the WCC Championship Title – VIDEO

The Gonzaga Bulldogs could not be more thrilled with the team’s effort in the 100-74 victory over Pepperdine in the WCC semi-finals. Head coach Mark Few attributes his team’s success to the hard work and dedication of his players.

Gonzaga Band Helps Players Feel at Home – VIDEO
 
Gonzaga Band Helps Players Feel at Home – VIDEO

With its crazy dance routines and team chants, the Bulldog Band does a great job of making Gonzaga feel like the team is playing a home game at the 2019 West Coast Conference Tournament.

PAC 12 Mascots Invade MGM – VIDEO
 
PAC 12 Mascots Invade MGM – VIDEO

The PAC 12 mascots invade the MGM Grand to promote the PAC 12 Women’s basketball tournament.

Rebel Nation: UNLV Wins Overtime Thriller vs. Boise State, Where Will the Team Place in the MW Tournament? – VIDEO
 
Rebel Nation: UNLV Wins Overtime Thriller vs. Boise State, Where Will the Team Place in the MW Tournament? – VIDEO

UNLV successfully swept Boise State this season, after beating the Broncos in overtime 85-81. The team has just one regular-season game left (on the road at Colorado State) but will likely secure the No. 5 seed and a first-round bye in this year’s Mountain West basketball tournament. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer Mark Anderson recap the win over Boise State, as well as preview the tournament bracket.

UNLV fights back, but falls to SDSU, 60-59
 
UNLV fights back, but falls to SDSU, 60-59

The Runnin’ Rebels were able to come back from a 12 point deficit, but fell short by a single point in Saturday’s match up against the Aztecs. Rebel Nation host Cassie Soto and Rebels beat writer for the Las Vegas Review- Journal Mark Anderson break down the loss and the Rebels upcoming game against UNR.