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The Steve Alford Experience—a Father’s Story
February 15th, 2012
The Rebels have already learned the cold, hard realities of life on the road in the Mountain West this year, but the toughest challenge of all may come on Feb. 18 at New Mexico. Read more »
UNLV - TCU
No. 11 UNLV burned again on the road, stumbling in overtime at TCU, 102-97
Rebels again can't close on double-digit, second half lead, falling behind by a game in Mountain West race
February 14th, 2012
After knocking off San Diego State on Saturday afternoon at home, there was a hint of disappointment hinging over the UNLV players, knowing that they missed an opportunity to leave the Aztecs in their dust rather than needing a few key defensive plays in the final minute to clinch the win. Three nights later, the 11th-ranked Rebels again flirted with fire after holding a steep double-digit lead mid-way through the second half. This time, they got burned. Read more »
MWC/C-USA Merger
Mountain West, Conference USA plan to dissolve, combine and form new conference in 2013-14
UNLV football and basketball will be part 16-team conglomerate that spans over five time zones
February 14th, 2012
The dream of UNLV one day ending up in one of the so-called 'power conferences' is not dead, but for the time being, school president Neal Smatresk believes his athletic programs have once again found solid ground. Read more »
What's holding Mike Moser back from being America's college hoops darling?
National writers believe that with more overall exposure, UNLV sophomore forward could be in national Player of the Year discussion
February 14th, 2012
Know this much: It's not Mike Moser's fault that he's not being talked about more as a legitimate national Player of the Year candidate. The 6-foot-8 UNLV sophomore forward is certainly doing more than his part. Read more »
UNLV back to No. 11 in the polls, Moser honored by MWC yet again
February 13th, 2012
After getting over the hump against rival San Diego State, UNLV's next hurdle is finally cracking the Top 10 in the Top 25 polls. By losing at Wyoming last Saturday, they let that opportunity slip away, but now are again on the doorstep. Read more »
UNLV - San Diego State
Behind clutch defensive plays, No. 14 UNLV finally able to clip No. 13 San Diego State, 65-63
In front of one of the best Thomas & Mack Center crowds in decades, Rebels force 3-way tie atop Mountain West standings
February 11th, 2012
Relatively muted after the hoopla had quieted down, UNLV knew it had let an opportunity go by to put its foot on San Diego State's throat for the first time in years. But the Rebels were in no position to complain, and for once, they came out on the right side of a close game against the program that has given them more trouble than anyone of late. Read more »
By Shoot to KillFeb. 11, 2012
Playing in front of the best crowd the Mack had seen in years, UNLV was willed to a 65-63 victory over rival San Diego State. The Rebels squandered a 13-point second half lead, but key defensive plays by Chace Stanback and Justin Hawkins helped secure UNLV's first win over the rival Aztecs in its last seven tries.
Sideline Stars
Lindsay Cotterman
UNLV Rebel Girl
February 10th, 2012
Lindsay Cotterman aspires to dance professionally after college, but the psychology major also has dreams of working as an FBI agent. “I find analyzing and studying people’s behavior very interesting," she says. "Plus I watch Criminal Minds a lot, so I kind of want to be like them I guess.” Read more »
UNLV-San Diego State
Dave Rice, Steve Fisher in elite company as national Coach of the Year candidates
Rebels' first-year coach, Aztecs' program savior among those in the running for one of college basketball's top honors
February 10th, 2012
Saturday's showdown between UNLV and San Diego State isn't just pitting arguably the top two teams in the West Coast against one another. It's also the second meeting this season between two head coaches who are in elite company this season as legitimate contenders for National Coach of the Year honors. Read more »
UNLV - San Diego State Preview
Starting Five: UNLV needs more balance this time around in order to get the best of San Diego State
14th-ranked Rebels out to avenge earlier loss to 13th-ranked Aztecs, which was their ninth in the two teams' last 10 meetings.
February 10th, 2012
Nine out of ten. Say that to a member of the UNLV men's basketball team, and they'll know exactly what you're referring to. The Rebels are 1-9 against San Diego State dating back to the 2008-09 season, and in that run, it's been near miss after near miss for UNLV. Read more »
Robert
Smith
Rebels Stare Down Injury, Tough Opponent, and Live to Tell the Tale
After a fast start by the California Bears on Dec. 9, UNLV responded like a team beginning to find its identity and pulled out a tough road win, 76-75. Not only could the win be important for the Rebels' RPI later this season—Cal is one of the favorites in the Pac-12—but it was an important gut-check in front of a hostile crowd. Keep reading »
