UNLV Beats Samford 88-79 in Opener
Cam Miles led UNLV with 20 points as the Rebels improved to 2-0 in men's college basketball.
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November 7, 2026
UNLV Retires Desi-Rae Young's No. 23 JerseyThe former Lady Rebel's jersey was honored before UNLV's 69-51 home-opening win over UTSA at The Pavilion.
November 6, 2026
Krzyzewski Urges Leaders to Build TrustFormer Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski shared leadership lessons from West Point and Olympic teams at the AAPEX automotive aftermarket event.
November 3, 2026
Lady Rebels Fall to No. 3 USC in OpenerUNLV's women's team lost 100-68 to USC in its 2026-2027 season opener, with 24 turnovers cited as a key problem.
November 2, 2026
UNLV Opens 2026-27 Season Against Northern ArizonaCoach Josh Pastner begins his second year with a roster rebuilt around 10 transfers after a missed NCAA Tournament.
October 29, 2026
UNLV Basketball to Open Second Season Under PastnerThe Rebels will begin their 2026-27 campaign on November 3 following a roster overhaul.
October 29, 2026
Marc Lasry Stays in Race for Las Vegas NBA TeamThe investor confirmed his group is a top contender for the city's potential expansion franchise.
October 28, 2026
Tyrin Jones to Return for UNLV Against MissouriSophomore forward Tyrin Jones is set to play Thursday night after recovering from shoulder surgery.
October 24, 2026
A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young Earn All-WNBA HonorsThe Las Vegas Aces stars were selected to the league's top teams following their successful season.
October 24, 2026
UNLV Faces Roster Shortages for BYU Exhibition GameThe Rebels will play BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center this Saturday with limited player availability.
October 24, 2026
Kenny Smith Group Exits Las Vegas NBA BidThe ownership team dropped out after the NBA raised the minimum franchise cost to $10 billion.
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