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
Officials identify UNLV student-athlete who died
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The UNLV campus is mourning the loss of one of its own after learning on Tuesday that a student-athlete passed away. Clark County officials identified the student-athlete as Benjamin Christman, 21, of Las Vegas. According to a statement from UNLV's Athletic Department, Christman passed away at an off-campus residence. Christman's cause and manner of … [Read more...] about Officials identify UNLV student-athlete who died
UNLV’s losing streak continues with 71-62 loss to Boise State
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — UNLV's Runnin' Rebels suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling to Boise State 71-62 despite strong performances from Dedan Thomas Jr. and Bear Cherry. Thomas Jr. led the Rebels with 20 points, while Cherry added 19, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boise State's balanced attack, which saw four Broncos scoring in double figures. "Against a good … [Read more...] about UNLV’s losing streak continues with 71-62 loss to Boise State
UNLV narrowly defeated by Utah State, 76-71 in MWC clash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Runnin' Rebels felt the chill in Northern Utah, falling to Utah State 76-71. UNLV has now lost eight straight to the Aggies in Logan and nine of the last 10 at the Spectrum. Utah State went on a 13-0 first-half run, building a 16-point first-half lead before settling for a 33-24 halftime lead. In the second half, the Rebels managed to claw back, … [Read more...] about UNLV narrowly defeated by Utah State, 76-71 in MWC clash