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April 26, 2024

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UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger watches play during the first half of an NCAA basketball game between the UNLV and UNR at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. STEVE MARCUS
Game day: UNLV basketball finishes off Air Force, 72-43
Feb. 21, 2024
It took two tries, but UNLV made Air Force look like the worst team in the Mountain West tonight, as the visitors scored an easy 72-43 victory in Colorado Springs ...
UNLV forward Keylan Boone (20) takes a shot over Fresno State center Eduardo Andre (35) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.
After close calls, UNLV 3-pointer streak lives on
Feb. 21, 2024
When freshman guard D.J. Thomas swished a 3-pointer from the right wing six minutes into the second half of UNLV’s win at Fresno State a week ago, you could almost hear the collective exhale from the Scarlet and Gray faithful all the way in Las Vegas. It was UNLV’s first made 3-pointer of the game, and as it turned out, the only triple the team ...
UNLV guard D.J. Thomas, left, leaves the court after the Rebels' 69-66 loss to UNR during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.
UNLV loses late lead, falls to UNR
Feb. 18, 2024
With five minutes left in UNLV’s Saturday night showdown against UNR, the Scarlet and Gray were tied for first place in the Mountain West standings. By the time the final buzzer sounded ...
UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) drives to the basket ahead of UNR guard Daniel Foster (20) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.
Game day: UNLV loses late lead, UNR storms back for 69-66 win
Feb. 17, 2024
That is a tough, tough loss for UNLV. The Scarlet and Gray had their five-game winning streak snapped, as UNR scored an improbable, 69-66 comeback victory at the Thomas & Mack Center ...
UNLV Rebels guard D.J. Thomas (11) puts a up shot against Utah State Aggies forward Kalifa Sakho (34) as time runs out in the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
D.J. Thomas emerging as go-to guy for UNLV basketball
Feb. 16, 2024
Way back on Dec. 9, UNLV trailed by one point in the final seconds against Loyola Marymount. Freshman point guard D.J. Thomas drove to the free-throw line, rose up for a go-ahead floater — and missed. UNLV lost, 78-75 ...
UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) drives to teh basket against Fresno State center Eduardo Andre (35) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.
UNLV basketball eyeing March run after fifth straight win
Feb. 14, 2024
It’s still the middle of February, but the UNLV basketball team wasn’t thinking about Valentine’s Day when they traveled to Fresno State for a key Mountain West matchup Wednesday. No, with the conference race ...
UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger applauds a play during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Wyoming Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus
Game day: UNLV escapes Fresno with 67-65 win
Feb. 14, 2024
The Scarlet and Gray had to hold their collective breath on the final possessions, but UNLV held on for a 67-65 win at Fresno State ...
UNLV guard Luis Rodriguez (15) defends against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
UNLV basketball turns tough to get back into Mountain West race
Feb. 14, 2024
There came a point during UNLV’s breakout 2023 football season when dream became reality, and a path opened for the Scarlet and Gray to lay eyes on a conference title. It happened due to a winning streak in Mountain West play, combined with teams above them ...
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby reacts after a play during the second half sgainst the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Detroit.
How can Raiders get in on next Super Bowl in Vegas?
Feb. 11, 2024
Las Vegas is hosting the Super Bowl for the first time this year, and it’s been a nonstop party all week. Unfortunately, the local football team wasn’t invited ...
UNLV Rebels guard D.J. Thomas (11) puts a up shot against Utah State Aggies forward Kalifa Sakho (34) as time runs out in the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
D.J. Thomas leads resurgent UNLV basketball to win at New Mexico
Feb. 10, 2024
UNLV basketball stayed hot on Saturday, as Kevin Kruger took his team on the road and knocked off No. 25 New Mexico, 80-77. The Scarlet and Gray have now won four straight games, their longest streak in conference play since ...
UNLV guard D.J. Thomas (11) takes the ball upcourt against Wyoming during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
What to watch as UNLV heads into second half of MWC season
Feb. 10, 2024
The second bye of the Mountain West season came at the perfect time for the UNLV basketball team. They’ve got nine games behind them and nine games ahead of them ...
A view of the gym is shown during a tour of the new Fertitta Football Complex at UNLV, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.
After rocky start, Super Bowl players have rave reviews for UNLV facilities
Feb. 7, 2024
The UNLV football program didn’t expect to be front and center this week, as the biggest spectacle in American sports — the Super Bowl — descended on Las Vegas. But that was the situation on Monday, when negative reports about the on-campus facilities and practice fields ...
UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger applauds a play during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Wyoming Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus
UNLV basketball heating up with third straight win
Feb. 3, 2024
How quickly can things change in the Mountain West? Less than two weeks ago, UNLV dropped a 90-58 decision to last-place Air Force at the Thomas & Mack Center. At the time, it looked like it might be a season killer ...
UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) strips the ball from Wyoming forward Oleg Kojenets (15) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas &Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Game day: UNLV wins third straight by finishing off Wyoming, 62-48
Feb. 3, 2024
Don't look now, but UNLV might be making a move in the Mountain West. The Scarlet and Gray just polished off Wyoming, 62-48, to move into a three-way tie for fifth place ...
UNLV Rebels guard D.J. Thomas (11) drives past Utah State Aggies guard Darius Brown II (10) during the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
D.J. Thomas exceeding expectations in 1st season at UNLV
Feb. 2, 2024
It’s getting to that time of the season when freshmen typically hit “the wall,” as the physical and mental demands of their first season at the Division-I level combine to take their toll. Fortunately for ...