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UNLV's Josh Pastner issues statement about previous ‘owner’ commentsUNLV coach Josh Pastner published a statement on social media Monday to address previous comments he had made about seeking financing for his team.,In an interview with TV station KTNV in Las Vegas last week, Pastner made his pitch for a backer to emerge for UNLV's NIL efforts, telling fans, "You ca...

Texas Tech adds UNLV transfer Dra Gibbs-LawhornUNLV transfer guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn committed to Texas Tech, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Gibbs-Lawhorn led the Mountain West by averaging 20.7 points per game last season and also shot 41.4% from 3-point range. He averaged 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 2025-26 for the Runnin' Rebels. ,Gi...

Former top recruit Jackson Arnold chooses UNLVQuarterback Jackson Arnold, a top-10 recruit in the 2023 class, has transferred to UNLV, the program announced Wednesday.,Arnold joins the Rebels after playing two seasons at Oklahoma (2023-24) and one at Auburn (2025).,UNLV needed a quarterback after standout Anthony Colandrea transferred to Nebras...

Ohio's defense stifles UNLV in Frisco Bowl victory

Sieh Bangura ran for 149 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and Ohio kept UNLV out of the end zone until the final five minutes of a 17-10 win Tuesday in the Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas.,Bangura's 23-yard scoring jaunt at the 11:04 mark of the third quarter, followed by a 2-point conversion pass f...

After fired coach's scandal, Ohio tries to focus on UNLV in Frisco Bowl

Much like the higher-profile situation at Michigan that cost Sherrone Moore his head coaching position, Ohio is enduring a similar plight as it prepares for its appearance in the Frisco Bowl Tuesday night against UNLV in Frisco, Texas.,Brian Smith's first year as the Bobcats' coach was his only year...

UNLV rallies to beat Stanford on late free throw

Emmanuel Stephen had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his UNLV debut and Kimani Hamilton made the game-winning free throw with 3.8 seconds left to give the Rebels a come-from-behind 75-74 nonconference stunner over host Stanford on Sunday.,Hamilton and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn each posted 15 points for the Run...

MWC final: Boise State downs UNLV for 3rd straight title

Maddux Madsen threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score as host Boise State completed a Mountain West Conference championship game three-peat with a 38-21 victory over UNLV on Friday night., ,Madsen completed 17 of 31 passes for 289 yards for Boise State (9-4), which jumped out to a ...

Aden Holloway, No. 8 Alabama outrun UNLV in Players Era event

Aden Holloway scored 26 points and Houston Mallette added 19 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a comfortable 115-76 win over UNLV on Tuesday at the Players Era men's tournament in Las Vegas.,The Crimson Tide (4-2) scored 64 points in the second half, pushing their record to 1-1 in the tournament after a setb...