UNLV officials removed the Hey Reb! statue from campus Tuesday night, and UNLV president Marta Meana says changes could be coming to the university's mascot in the wake of social justice protests around the country.
Jonah Antonio, a 6-foot-5 guard who was a part-time starter for UNLV last season, announced he will join Wake Forest as a graduate transfer.
RJ Williams scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as fifth-seeded Boise State defeated fourth-seeded UNLV 67-61 in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament on Thursday.
Elijah Mitrou-Long totaled 20 points, six rebounds and six assists and UNLV routed San Jose State 92-69 on Saturday.
Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 46 points and UNLV breezed to a 76-66 victory over Boise State on Wednesday night.
San Diego State, which had been the nation's only undefeated team, lost 66-63 at home to UNLV on Saturday.
Kansas edged the No. 1 Bears, then the Aztecs lost for the first time this season and BYU knocked off the No. 2 Zags.
Elijah Mitrou-Long scored 19 points, including two free throws with 11.5 seconds left, and UNLV handed No. 4 San Diego State its first loss of the season, 66-63 on Saturday night to end the Aztecs' 26-game winning streak.
Strength of Record (SOR) views San Diego State on thin ice when it comes to a No. 1 seed. Any loss could drop SDSU out of the top 4 of SOR. ESPN.com/bpi
Bryce Hamilton scored 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting grabbed 10 rebounds and UNLV overwhelmed Colorado State 80-56 on Tuesday night.
Four UNLV players scored at least 16 points, led by Bryce Hamilton and Elijah Mitrou-Long with 17 each, as the Runnin’ Rebels beat New Mexico 78-73 on Saturday.
Jalen Harris scored 29 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished five assists and Nevada defeated rival UNLV for the sixth straight time, pulling out an 82-79 win in overtime on Wednesday night.
Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 35 points and Marvin Coleman hit a jumper with 1 second left in the game for his only basket as UNLV rallied for a 68-67 victory over Fresno State on Saturday.
Neemias Queta scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists to lead Utah State past UNLV 69-54 on Wednesday night.
Isaiah Stevens had 21 points as Colorado State defeated UNLV 95-77 on Saturday.
Who's defying expectations? These teams have strayed furthest from college basketball's preseason script.
Malachi Flynn scored 21 points and No. 4 San Diego State staved off UNLV's second-half rally to win 71-67 on Sunday, remaining the country's only unbeaten team.
Kentucky got a big road win in OT over Texas Tech, Baylor handled Florida with ease, and Illinois finds itself atop the crowded Big Ten.
Jalen Harris had 28 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals and Nevada beat UNLV 86-72 on Wednesday night.
Bryce Hamilton came off the bench to put up 35 points and spark UNLV to a 99-78 win over New Mexico in a Mountain West Conference battle Saturday night.
Marvin Coleman led a balanced attack with 17 points and Cheikh Mbacke Dion had a double-double and UNLV raced past San Jose State 98-87 on Wednesday night.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 17-1 | - | 30-2 |
| Utah State | 12-6 | 5 | 26-8 |
| Nevada | 12-6 | 5 | 19-12 |
| UNLV | 12-6 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Boise State | 11-7 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-7 | 6 | 20-12 |
| New Mexico | 7-11 | 10 | 19-14 |
| Fresno State | 7-11 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Air Force | 5-13 | 12 | 12-20 |
| San José St | 3-15 | 14 | 7-24 |
| Wyoming | 2-16 | 15 | 9-24 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshon Gilbert | PG | Committed | - |
| Final Fours | 4 |
| Tournament Record | 33-19 |
| Championship Seasons | 1990 |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |
