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Defense shines as UNLV beats New Mexico 53-46

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bryce Hamilton recorded 14 points as UNLV topped New Mexico 53-46 on Monday night. Nicquel Blake added 10 points and...

Diong lifts UNLV past Saint Katherine College 95-34

Jan. 12, 2021 07:35 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cheikh Mbacke Diong had 18 points and 10 rebounds as UNLV easily defeated Saint Katherine College 95-34 on Tuesday. Moses...

Stevens scores 25 to lift Colorado St. past UNLV 74-71

Jan. 07, 2021 11:26 PM EST
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Stevens had 25 points and made a pair of free throws with seven seconds left as Colorado State rallied from 13 down to spoil...

Cordeiro has 2 of Hawaii's 5 rushing TDs in win over UNLV

Dec. 13, 2020 03:04 AM EST
HONOLULU (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro was 20-of-33 passing for 252 yards and added two of Hawaii's five rushing touchdowns as the Rainbow Warriors beat UNLV 38-21 on...

Jenkins hits 7 3s, scores 25; UNLV beats Kansas State 68-58

Dec. 05, 2020 10:27 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — David Jenkins Jr. scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the second half, Bryce Hamilton finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and...

Grady leads Davidson past UNLV 77-73

Dec. 03, 2020 12:35 AM EST
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kellan Grady had 22 points as Davidson edged past UNLV 77-73 in the Maui Invitational on Wednesday night. Hyunjung Lee added 21 points...

Old Dominion forward Kalu Ezikpe, top, and Maryland forward Galin Smith battle for the opening tip-off in an empty arena during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 11:09 AM EST

Alabama's Petty scores 22 in 86-74 win over UNLV

Dec. 01, 2020 11:34 PM EST
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 22 points, making six 3-pointers, Jahvon Quinerly added 19 points and Alabama beat UNLV 86-74 on Tuesday night in...

Ntambwe leaves No. 17 Texas Tech after only 3 games played

Dec. 01, 2020 06:35 PM EST
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sophomore forward Joel Ntambwe has left Texas Tech’s program after the former UNLV transfer played only in only three games for the 17th...

North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) reaches for a rebound in front of UNLV forward Devin Tillis (30) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Maui Invitational tournament, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Davis, Brooks help No. 14 UNC top UNLV 78-51 in Maui tourney

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2020 09:17 PM EST

UNLV guard Marvin Coleman (31) goes up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in the Maui Invitational tournament, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

North Carolina Tar Heels at UNLV Rebels 11/30/2020

Nov. 30, 2020 08:12 PM EST

Bishop scores 22 to carry Montana St. over UNLV 91-78

Nov. 26, 2020 12:26 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Xavier Bishop had 22 points as Montana State topped UNLV 91-78 on Wednesday night. Jubrile Belo had 14 points and eight...

UNC opens play in home-state Maui Invitational against UNLV

Oct. 07, 2020 05:32 PM EDT
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina will begin play in the relocated Maui Invitational by facing UNLV in the Tar Heels’ home state as the tournament begins...

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2019, file photo, then-Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew encourages his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn. Bryce Drew is the new head coach at Grand Canyon University. Drew has three Division I transfers joining the program he took over in March. (AP photo/Wade Payne, File)

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

By Aaron Beard Jun. 29, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 1991, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski finishes the traditional net cutting in the Indianapolis Hoosier Dome after Duke defeated Kansas 72-65 in the NCAA Final Four championship game. Recouping from a 30-point loss in last year's NCAA championship game, Duke beat top-ranked UNLV and then Kansas to win the championship for the first time. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)

AP Was There: Duke ends UNLV's repeat bid in '91 Final Four

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2020 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Grand Canyon has fired Majerle after seven seasons. The school announced the former Phoenix Suns star's firing Thursday, March 12, 2020, hours after the Western Athletic Conference and NCAA tournament were canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 09:31 PM EDT

Williams scores 23 to lead Boise St. over UNLV 67-61 in MWC

Mar. 05, 2020 08:23 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — 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...

Mitrou-Long sparks UNLV to 92-69 romp over San Jose State

Feb. 29, 2020 07:43 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elijah Mitrou-Long totaled 20 points, six rebounds and six assists and UNLV routed San Jose State 92-69 on Saturday. ...

Hardy, Hamilton propel UNLV past Boise State 76-66

Feb. 27, 2020 01:39 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 46 points and UNLV breezed to a 76-66 victory over Boise State on Wednesday night. ...