LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the UNLV Rebels football team has resigned, the team announced Monday. Dan Mullen, head coach of UNLV's football team, said Zach Arnett resigned from his position as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach due to personal reasons. Arnett was hired in December. Paul Guenther, who coached 21 … [Read more...] about UNLV football defensive coordinator coach resigns
Josh Pastner chosen as new head coach for UNLV men’s basketball
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- UNLV announced Josh Pastner as the new head coach for the Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Pastner to the UNLV Family as he takes the helm of the Runnin’ Rebel Basketball program,” Director of Athletics Erick Harper said. “He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach and is also … [Read more...] about Josh Pastner chosen as new head coach for UNLV men’s basketball
UNLV wins first ACHA national championship
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- After falling to Adrian College in 2024's American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 Championship game, UNLV turned the tide, routing the Bulldogs 7-3 to win their first-ever hockey championship. The American Collegiate Hockey Association crowned the Rebels in St. Louis Tuesday night. UNLV jumped out to a 4-0 lead thanks to a pair of goals by … [Read more...] about UNLV wins first ACHA national championship
UNLV men’s basketball coach fired, search begins for replacement
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — UNLV announced the firing of men's basketball head coach Kevin Kruger Saturday. The team had a 17-14 record in its 2024-25 campaign. The Rebels achieved an 11-9 record in the Mountain West Conference, placing sixth without postseason prospects "After evaluating the program as a whole, I believe a change is necessary to achieve these goals," said Erick … [Read more...] about UNLV men’s basketball coach fired, search begins for replacement
Circumstances around UNLV student-athlete’s death detailed in 911 call, police doc
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) documents and 911 call recordings detailed the day that UNLV student-athlete Benjamin Christman was found dead in his Las Vegas residence. Two men told police they had gone to Christman's house when he didn't show up for practice. He said they had entered the residence through the back door when they found … [Read more...] about Circumstances around UNLV student-athlete’s death detailed in 911 call, police doc