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May 3, 2024

UNLV Sports

UNLV Rebels guard Justin Webster (2) celebrates a play against the Utah State Aggies during the first half of a NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
UNLV basketball finds redemption by closing out Boise State
Jan. 16, 2024
Every UNLV player and coach walked off the floor at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday believing they should have won. They didn’t have to wait long for a second chance to prove themselves right ...
UNLV Rebels guard Jackie Johnson III (24) puts up a shot against the Bethesda University Flames during an exhibition game at the Cox Pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Game day: Webster is clutch as UNLV wins at Boise State
Jan. 16, 2024
UNLV got a second chance to close out a four-point lead, and this time Kevin Kruger's squad executed perfectly to earn a 68-64 win at Boise State ...
UNLV Rebels head coach Barry Odom stands on the field before a college football game against the San Jose State Spartans at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
UNLV football lands coveted QB transfer after wild week of recruiting
Jan. 16, 2024
UNLV capped a wild — and massively productive — week of recruiting with a commitment from one of the most sought-after quarterbacks on the transfer market, sending expectations even higher for the upcoming 2024 campaign. Former Holy Cross grad transfer Matt Sluka reportedly pledged to the Scarlet and Gray on Monday, giving the program a potential superstar to ...
The UNLV Rebels celebrate after defeating UNR 27-22 at Allegiant Stadium and reclaiming the Fremont cannon Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS
UNLV, UNR football coaches have playful social media exchange on recruiting
Jan. 15, 2024
UNLV football coach Barry Odom has recruited Las Vegas high schools arguably better than any coach in program history. He signed seven prospects last month on the national ...
UNLV wide receiver Ricky White makes a reception over Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) during the second half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Phoenix. Kansas won 49-36.
Group of UNLV supporters navigating new era of college football with NIL payouts
Jan. 15, 2024
Quarterback Jayden Maiava is headed to the University of Southern California after considering offers from both the Trojans and another college football powerhouse, Georgia.
UNLV Rebels forward Kalib Boone (10) reacts after being called for a foul on Utah State Aggies forward Great Osobor (1) during the final seconds of the second half of a NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
Utah State uses 5-point play to shock UNLV, 87-86
Jan. 13, 2024
Kevin Kruger was at a loss for words through much of his postgame press conference after UNLV was stunned by Utah State on Saturday, 87-86 ...
UNLV Rebels forwards Kalib Boone, left, and Keylan Boone (20) leave the court after an 87-86 loss to the Utah State Aggies at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Jan.13, 2024.
Game day: Utah State stuns UNLV on final possession
Jan. 13, 2024
UNLV is going to feel this one for a while, as they allowed Utah State to pull out an improbable 87-86 win at the Thomas & Mack Center ...
UNLV Rebels forward Jalen Hill (1) grabs a rebound by Akron Zips guard Tavari Johnson (5) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.
Jalen Hill plans to return to UNLV next year with medical redshirt
Jan. 12, 2024
Jalen Hill is already on the comeback trail, and he intends to play basketball at UNLV again. The senior forward suffered a season-ending ACL tear on Saturday at San Diego State, and ...
UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Krugar watches from the sideline during an exhibition game against the Bethesda University Flames at the Cox Pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
UNLV bounces back with big win over New Mexico
Jan. 9, 2024
UNLV really needed that one. Three days after dropping a difficult Mountain West opener at San Diego State, Kevin Kruger’s squad regrouped and put forth one of their best performances of the season, dropping a good ...
UNLV Rebels guard Justin Webster (2) takes the ball upcourt during the second half of an exhibition game against the Carroll Fighting Saints at the Thomas & Mack Center Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
Game day: Boone twins power UNLV past New Mexico
Jan. 9, 2024
Have a night, Boone twins. Kalib Boone scored 29 points, twin brother Keylan scored 17, and UNLV earned its first Mountain West victory by knocking off a good New Mexico team, 83-73 ...
UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava (1) throws down field against Kansas during the first half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Phoenix.
Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava lands with Georgia
Jan. 8, 2024
Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava has found a new home with one of the most powerful football programs in the country. The reigning Mountain West Freshman of the Year committed to Georgia on Monday, joining a team that ...
Coach Kevin Kruger of the UNLV mens basketball team disagrees and argues with the referee in a game against Loyola Marymount in the Jack Jones Classic at The Dollar Loan Center on Dec. 9, 2023.
UNLV basketball suffers early knockout at San Diego State
Jan. 6, 2024
The Scarlet and Gray knew what they were walking into on Saturday. They were just powerless to stop it. San Diego State looked primed for another Final Four run as they delivered an early knockout punch to visiting UNLV, racing out to a 20-5 lead and eventually closing out a 72-61 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Viejas Arena ...
UNLV Rebels guard D.J. Thomas (11) takes the ball upcourt past Bethesda University Flames guard Stephen Perry (0)during an exhibition game at the Cox Pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
Game day: San Diego State overpowers UNLV, 72-61
Jan. 6, 2024
San Diego State is for real, that's for sure. The Aztecs proved it to UNLV on Saturday, out-muscling the visitors for a 72-61 victory in front of a crazed sellout crowd at Viejas Arena ...
UNLV Rebels guard Jackie Johnson III (24) shoots a layup ahead of Akron Zips forward Enrique Freeman (25) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.
Little lefties lift UNLV backcourt in nonconference schedule
Jan. 5, 2024
UNLV went big in the offseason, centering its rebuilding effort around a trio of frontcourt veterans who all stand 6-foot-7 or taller. But the most impactful addition may be coming in a decidedly smaller package ...
UNLV Rebels forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) dunks in front of Bethesda University Flames forward Jonathan Ileleji (10) during an exhibition game at the Cox Pavilion Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
UNLV basketball on to Mountain West after dispatching Bethesda
Jan. 2, 2024
How many dunks did junior forward Rob Whaley throw down in UNLV’s 112-56 win over Bethesda on Tuesday? Accounts varied, as his coaches and teammates had trouble keeping count. Head coach Kevin Kruger said he wasn’t sure, as the staff doesn’t ...