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UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Lady Rebels Host UNR Wolf PackWednesday Night In Silver State Series Contest

UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HOSTS WOLF PACK IN SILVER STATE SERIES CONTEST WEDNESDAY NIGHT

 

First 100 fans to receive a free red light-up stick, all fans encouraged to wear Red to the game

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Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between in-state rivals UNLV and UNR and the first game for the two in the Silver State Series, the all-sports competition between the two schools sponsored by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network, as the teams will tip-off in Mountain West women’s basketball action at 6 pm in the Cox Pavilion.

 

It’s also a Code Red game for the Lady Rebels, and all fans are encouraged to wear Red, while the first 100 fans will receive a free red light-up stick. Tickets for UNLV women’s basketball are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and staff, while kids 17 and under are free at UNLV Lady Rebel contests. Tickets are also $3 off if bought online at UNLVRebels.com by the night before the game.

There will be a live video stream available on the Mountain West Network, with the link also available on UNLVRebels.com. Ben Wilson and Amie Callaway will provide the call, while Wyatt Tomchek (play-by-play) and Kevaney Martin (color analyst) will handle the radio broadcast, also on UNLVRebels.com.

 

UNLV Game Notes

♦  The Lady Rebels look to continue their hot streak as they have won six of their last seven games and currently stand in fourth in the Mountain West at 5-2, just half a game behind Boise State (6-2), who is idle on Wednesday.
♦  The two teams actually have identical overall records, but opposite league marks as UNR is 2-5 in the MW, and are looking for its first road win since Nov. 16. The Wolf Pack have struggled away from Reno this season, having dropped their past three road games by an average of 14.3 ppg.
♦ UNLV is 20-1 all-time against UNR in Las Vegas, and 20-0 in regular season action.
♦ The Lady Rebels currently rank at the top of the MW (conference play only) in several defensive categories including scoring defense, field goal defense and rebound margin.
♦ UNLV is 31-8 in league play at home (27-8 in the Cox Pavilion, 4-0 in the Thomas & Mack Center) over the past five seasons. That includes this year’s 2-1 mark.
♦  The 2019-20 UNLV Lady Rebel squad are one of the youngest and least experienced teams in the Mountain West this season after graduating four senior starters. UNLV has 10 underclassmen on this year’s squad, with seven freshmen and three sophomores, while the four-member senior class had a total of two career starts (as a Lady Rebel) entering the season.

 

 

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UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER STARTS FINAL WEEKEND OF SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT AGAINST UNR

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER STARTS FINAL WEEKEND OF SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT AGAINST UNR

Friday is also a Silver State Series contest and Code Red game for UNLV
 
 UNLV women’s soccer will close out the 2019 regular season with a pair of home games, starting with Friday night’s Senior Night contest against the UNR Wolf Pack at 7 pm. The game is also a Code Red game for UNLV, and part of the Silver State Series, the all-sports challenge between the two schools sponsored by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network. There will also be a pregame tailgate, free to all with free food, drinks and live music starting at 5 pm, thanks to the UNLV Soccer Foundation. Sunday meanwhile will see the Rebels go out of conference play to host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at 1 pm. Both games will be at Johann Memorial Field.
Tickets are just $8 for adults or $5 if bought online at UNLVTickets.com by the day before the game, $5 for seniors and staff, while kids 12 and under and all Nevada students under the age of 17 receive free admission to UNLV soccer contests.
Friday’s game will have a live video stream on the Mountain West Network, which is available on UNLVRebels.com, while Sunday’s contest will be on YouTube. Wyatt Tomchek will provide the play-by-play for both games.
Friday, Nov. 1 – 7 pm
UNLV vs UNR
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)
Live Video | Live Stats
 
Sunday, Oct. 27 – 10 am
UNLV vs Colorado State
Johann Memorial Field (Las Vegas)
Live Video (YouTube) | Live Stats  
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Single-Game Tickets For Runnin’ Rebel Basketball On Sale Now

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR RUNNIN’ REBEL BASKETBALL ON SALE NOW
Tickets available for marquee games against Kansas State, SMU, UNR and more
Single-game tickets for UNLV men’s basketball for the 2019-20 season are now on sale.
 
An exclusive window began Thursday for season ticket holders to purchase single-game tickets online for the 2019-20 season, but now they are available for purchase by the general public online, over the phone and in person.
 

UNLV’s schedule in head coach T.J. Otzelberger’s first season leading the Runnin’ Rebels includes non-conference home games at the Thomas & Mack Center against defending Big 12 champion Kansas State, SMU, and Mountain West opponents San Diego State, UNR and New Mexico.


Complete pricing and single game ticket info may be found by clicking here.

Mini-plans are also available for purchase now. Mini-plans include games against Kansas State, SMU, New Mexico, San Diego State and UNR with a meal provided at each game. Mini-plans are available in select Lower Bowl areas and include access to the ticket exchange program.

More info on the mini-plans may be found by clicking here. Visit UNLVtickets.com or call 702-739-FANS (3267) for all UNLV Athletics ticket information.

The Runnin’ Rebels will play an exhibition game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, October 25, at 7p.m. vs. West Coast Baptist before opening up the regular season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, vs. Purdue Fort Wayne.

Season tickets, starting as low as $119, are also on sale now and may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office
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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels To Play At No. 12/13 UNR Wednesday

UNLV TO PLAY AT NO. 12/13 UNR WEDNESDAY

Silver State Series game to be televised by CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m.

Game Notes at No. 12/13 UNR (PDF)|  Buy UNLVtickets |  Schedule  |  @UNLVAthletics  |  @TheRunninRebels

The UNLV men’s basketball team, which had its three-game win streak snapped with a heartbreaking one-point loss Saturday vs. San Diego State, will travel to Reno, Nevada, to face No. 12/13 UNR on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center. The game is part of The Silver State Series presented by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network.

Prior to the 60-59 loss to the Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Center, the Runnin’ Rebels (15-12, 9-6) had defeated Air Force, San Jose State and Wyoming, and enter Wednesday’s contest having won four of their last six. UNLV is currently in fifth place in the Mountain West standings and its nine conference victories are its most since winning 10 league games in 2014.

UNR (25-2, 12-2) is coming off a 74-68 home win over Fresno State on Saturday. The Wolf Pack rebounded after having their 10-game win streak snapped at San Diego State (65-57) last Wednesday. UNR currently holds a half-game lead in the league standings.

In the previous meeting this season between UNLV and the Wolf Pack, UNR won 87-70 at the Thomas & Mack Center on Jan. 29. Senior guard Kris Clyburn led the Runnin’ Rebels in that game with 23 points on 10 of 20 shooting. UNR was led that night by Caleb Martin’s 26 points.

Wednesday’s game will be televised by CBS Sports Network with Andrew Catalon and Steve Lappas calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Robert Smith, and Steve Cofield (sideline reporter) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM and online via the UNLV Gameday App and TuneIn (link at UNLVRebels.com

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Runnin’ Rebels Host No. 8/7 UNR Tuesday At 8 PM

RUNNIN’ REBELS HOST NO. 8/7 UNR TUESDAY AT 8 PM

Fans encouraged to wear red, free T-shirts given away for Silver State Series game

Game Notes vs. No. 8/7 UNR (PDF)|  Buy UNLVtickets|  @UNLVAthletics  |  @TheRunninRebels

The UNLV men’s basketball team, winner of four straight home games, will host Mountain West-leading and intrastate rival No. 7 UNR on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.
 
Tickets for the game, which is part of The Silver State Series presented by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network, may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office. 
 
Two ticket deals are available for Tuesday’s game if purchased in advance (by Monday): The Rebel 4 Pack for just $79, which includes four tickets, four UNLV hats and four chicken finger combos from concessions, and the Eat All You Can 3-Game Plan for just $54, which includes tickets to games vs. UNR, San Diego State and Boise State.
 
Fans are encouraged to wear red to Tuesday night’s game and “What Color is the Fremont Cannon?” T-shirts will be given away to the first 1,000 season ticket holders and the first 500 general fans. There will be a free pregame party with entertainment along with food and drink for purchase that will begin at 6 p.m. in Tark Plaza, outside of the main entrance to the Thomas & Mack Center.
 
The Runnin’ Rebels (11-8, 5-2) enter the contest one game out of first place in the MW after having their two-game win streak snapped at San Diego State on Saturday.
 
The Wolf Pack (19-1, 6-1) have won five straight games after suffering their only loss of the season at New Mexico on Jan. 5. UNR defeated Colorado State (100-60) in its last game on Jan. 23.
 
Tuesday’s game will be televised on ESPN2 with Eric Rothman and Adrian Branch calling the action. Jon Sandler, former Runnin’ Rebel Robert Smith, and Steve Cofield (sideline reporter) will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM and online via the UNLV Gameday App and TuneIn (link at UNLVRebels.com).
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Lady Rebels Open MW Quarterfinals Tuesday Against UNR or San Diego State

UNLV LADY REBELS FACE UNR OR SAN DIEGO STATE TUESDAY IN MW QUARTERFINALS 

UNLV is 8-1 at home against league opponents this season
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UNR or SDSU
Matchup MW Quarterfinals – #2 UNLV (19-10, 14-4 MW) vs #7 UNR (14-15)/#10 SDSU (11-18)
Date Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Time 6 p.m.
Site Thomas & Mack Center (18,000), Las Vegas
Video Mountain West Network (Krista Blunk, Tammy Blackburn)
Radio UNLV Radio (Adam Candee, Wyatt Tomchek)
Audio UNLVRebels.com and UNLV Game Day App
Stats Statbroadcast
Twitter @UNLVLadyRebels

UNLV Game Notes

UNLV LADY REBELS OPEN MW TOURNAMENT PLAY TUESDAY…

Coming off its first-ever regular season championship, the UNLV Lady Rebels look to add another trophy when they open play in the Mountain West Championships on Tuesday night in the Thomas & Mack Center. Thanks to their second-overall seed, UNLV gets a first-round bye, and will face the winner of Monday’s UNR-San Diego State contest in a quarterfinal matchup at 6 pm.

The game will be live streamed on the Mountain West with Krista Blunk and Tammy Blackburn as the talent, and there will also be a UNLV radio broadcast with the call of Adam Candee and Kevaney Martin. Both will be available through UNLVRebels.com.

The Lady Rebels have never met UNR in conference tournament play, while the last time the teams met in the Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV claimed a 67-54 victory over the Wolf Pack on Nov. 21, 2010. UNLV has met SDSU just once in the MW tournament, falling to the second seed Aztecs in the 2009 tournament.

If UNLV faces UNR, it will be looking to avenge last week’s loss that cost the Lady Rebels the chance for a solo regular season championship title. The game would also count as part of the Governor’s Series, the all-sports competition between the two schools sponsored by Barrick Gold and NV Energy. Both teams won on their home court this season, leaving Tuesday’s potential meeting as the rubber match, which if so would give all three points to the winner.

History is on the Lady Rebels’ side in their potential quarterfinal matchup, as they are 19-0 all-time against the Wolf Pack in Las Vegas. When facing the SDSU Aztecs, UNLV has won the past five meetings in Las Vegas. A win against either team would send UNLV to its third straight semifinal appearance, and would give them back-to-back 20 win seasons for the first time since 1992-93 (24-7) and 1993-94 (23-7).

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Runnin’ Rebels Host No. 21 UNR Wednesday Night In Regular-Season Home Finale

RUNNIN’ REBELS HOST NO. 21 UNR WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN REGULAR-SEASON HOME FINALE

Red Out planned for 8 p.m. Senior Night, Governor’s Series game
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Matchup No. 21 UNR (25-5, 14-2 Mountain West) at UNLV (19-10, 8-8 Mountain West)
Date Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Time 8:00 p.m.
Site Tarkanian Court, Thomas & Mack Center (18,000), Las Vegas
TV CBS Sports Network (John Sadak, Dan Dickau, Melanie Collins – sideline)
Radio ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
Audio UNLV Gameday App & UNLVRebels.com
Stats Gametracker at UNLVRebels.com
Twitter @TheRunninRebels / @UNLVAthletics
 
The UNLV men’s basketball team (19-10, 8-8 MW) will host intrastate rival No. 21 UNR in its regular-season home finale on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Governor’s Series game will also be Senior Night as the Runnin’ Rebels will honor senior guards Jordan Johnson and Jovan Mooring prior to the game.
 
It will be a RED OUT with the first 3,000 fans receiving a free red t-shirt. All fans are encouraged to wear red to the rivalry game. A free pregame tailgate will be held starting at 6 p.m. on the plaza outside the Thomas & Mack Center. In addition, the first 300 fans into the arena will receive a $5 concessions voucher. 
 
The Clark County Commission, the City of Las Vegas and UNLV have all declared Wednesday as Rebel Red Day in Southern Nevada. 
 
Tickets may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or by visiting the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office. Fans are encouraged to get in their seats early for the Senior Salute as well as to experience the enhanced Runnin’ Rebel pregame show for the season’s final time, which features 3D Video Projection Mapping. 
 
UNLV is looking to end a three-game losing streak. The Runnin’ Rebels are coming off a heartbreaking loss at New Mexico (90-91) on Sunday afternoon, in which they missed three shots in the closing seconds. In its meeting earlier this season, UNLV defeated then-No. 23 UNR in Reno, 86-78, on Feb. 7. It snapped the Wolf Pack’s 16-game home win streak and was UNLV’s first win over a ranked team since 2015. 
 
Prior to its loss at San Diego State on Feb. 17, the Runnin’ Rebels had won three straight games and five of their previous six, including the victory at UNR. UNLV’s three-game win streak marked the first in Mountain West play for the Runnin’ Rebels since 2016 and the stretch of five wins in six games was its first in conference play since 2014. 
 
Wednesday night’s game will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network with John Sadak, Dan Dickau and Melanie Collins (sideline) calling the action. Jon Sandler and former Runnin’ Rebel Robert Smith will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM and online via the UNLV Gameday App and TuneIn (link at UNLVRebels.com).
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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Rebel Red Proclamations Made Throughout Southern Nevada

REBEL RED PROCLAMATIONS MADE THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA

Promotions and free tailgate event highlight Wednesday’s Governor’s Series Game between UNLV and UNR
Wednesday, February 28, 2018, has been proclaimed as “Rebel Red Day,” by the Clark County Board of Commissioners and the City of Las Vegas.
 
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak and Mayor of Las Vegas Carolyn Goodman presented UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois and UNLV head men’s basketball coach Marvin Menzies proclamations Tuesday in Downtown Las Vegas.
 
Clark County and the City of Las Vegas are encouraging Rebel fans throughout Southern Nevada to wear red on Wednesday as the UNLV men’s basketball team hosts No. 21 UNR at 8 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.
 
The Governor’s Series game and Senior Night will be a RED OUT with the first 3,000 fans receiving a free red t-shirt. 
 
A free pregame tailgate will be held starting at 6 p.m. on the plaza outside the Thomas & Mack Center. Activities will include performances by UNLV Cheer and the Rebel Girls & Company, a Smash Brothers E-Sports Tournament, classic tailgating games, a DJ and much more. Free food and drinks will be available for students on a first-come, first-served basis, while there will be a Smokin’ Sams food truck on site with options for purchase for the public. Student-athletes from various UNLV Athletics teams will be present and the UNLV indoor track & field team that recently won the Mountain West championship will be recognized.
 
The UNLV campus has also declared Rebel Red Days this week in support of its men’s and women’s basketball teams.
 
Tickets for the game may be purchased at UNLVtickets.com, by calling 702-739-FANS (3267) or by visiting the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office. Fans are encouraged to get in their seats early for the Senior Salute as well as to experience the enhanced Runnin’ Rebel pregame show for the season’s final time, which features 3D Video Projection Mapping.
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Runnin’ Rebels At UNR Wednesday Night

RUNNIN’ REBELS AT UNR WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Governor’s Series game to be televised on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m.
Jan 23, 2018; Fresno, CA, USA; UNLV Rebels forward Brandon McCoy (44) battles for position against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at the Save Mart Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
 
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Matchup UNLV (16-7, 5-5 Mountain West) at UNR (20-4, 9-1 Mountain West)
Date Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Time 8:00 p.m.
Site Lawlor Events Center (11,536), Reno, Nev.
TV CBS Sports Network (Brent Stover, Bob Wenzel)
Radio ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
Audio UNLV Gameday App & UNLVRebels.com
Stats Live Stats at UNLVRebels.com
Twitter @TheRunninRebels / @UNLVAthletics
The UNLV men’s basketball team (16-7, 5-5 MW), winner of two of its last three games and three of its last five, will travel to Reno, Nev., to face intrastate rival and No. 23 UNR on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center.
 
The Mountain West game is also a part of the Governor’s Series, presented by NV Energy and Barrick Gold, which is a head-to-head athletic and academic challenge between the two Silver State schools. The winner of the season series in men’s basketball will earn three points toward the final score. UNLV has won four of the first five years of the overall competition. 
 
UNLV is coming off a heartbreaking overtime loss at Boise State (93-91) on Saturday. Prior to that, it went 2-0 at home with wins over San Diego State (88-78) on Jan. 27 and San Jose State (76-67) last Wednesday. The victory over SDSU snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Aztecs. UNLV shot 58.6 percent from the field in that contest, which was the highest by a San Diego State opponent since 2006-07 – a stretch of 11 seasons and 403 games. The win over the Spartans earned UNLV the regular-season series sweep.
 
The Runnin’ Rebels are 3-2 in Mountain West play on the road, while UNR is 11-0 overall at home this year. UNLV went 11-2 during non-conference play this season with its only two losses coming in overtime – at Northern Iowa and vs. Arizona (now ranked No. 13) at home.
 
The Runnin’ Rebels are sixth in the country in field-goal percentage (51.0), eighth in scoring (86.0 ppg), 21st in rebounding (39.87 rpg) and 29th in assists per game (16.9). Individually, Brandon McCoy and Shakur Juiston rank in the top 24 in the country in rebounding. McCoy is 18th (10.0 rpg), while Juiston is 24th (9.7). UNLV is the only team in the nation with two top-24 rebounders. McCoy ranks 12th in double-doubles with 12, while Juiston is 40th with nine. Senior guard Jordan Johnson is 25th in the nation in assists with 5.9 apg.
 
Wednesday’s game will be televised by CBS Sports Network with Brent Stover and Bob Wenzel calling the action. Jon Sandler and former Runnin’ Rebel Robert Smith will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM and online via the UNLV Gameday App and TuneIn (link at UNLVRebels.com).
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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels Travel To Reno For Wednesday Night Game

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Matchup UNLV (10-14, 3-8 Mountain West) at Nevada, Reno (18-5, 7-3 Mountain West)
Date Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Time 8 p.m.
Site Lawlor Event Center (11,536), Reno, Nev.
Video CBS Sports Network (John Sadak, Chris Walker)
Radio ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
Audio UNLV Gameday App & UNLVRebels.com
Stats Gametracker at UNLVRebels.com
Twitter @TheRunninRebels

 

 

RUNNIN’ REBELS TRAVEL TO RENO FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT GAME

8 p.m. contest vs. UNR will be televised on CBS Sports Network

 

The UNLV men’s basketball team will travel to Reno, Nev., to face intrastate rival Nevada, Reno, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center.

The Mountain West game is also a part of the Governor’s Series, presented by NV Energy and Barrick Gold, which is a head-to-head athletic and academic challenge between UNLV and UNR. The winner of the season series in men’s basketball will earn three points toward the final score. UNLV has won each of the first four years of the overall competition.

Wednesday’s contest will be televised by CBS Sports Network and will be the first time the two teams are meeting this season.

UNLV is led in scoring by sophomore guard Jalen Poyser (12.0 ppg), senior forward Tyrell Green (11.5 ppg), junior guard Jovan Mooring (11.5 ppg) and senior forward Christian Jones (10.5 ppg). Jones (6.4 rpg), sophomore guard Kris Clyburn (5.5 rpg) and Green (5.3 rpg) are the team’s leading rebounders, while Mooring (3.7 apg) and Poyser (3.0 apg) lead in assists. Mooring is second in the Mountain West in assists and also second in conference-only games (4.5 apg). Junior forward Dwayne Morgan was leading the team in rebounding (7.3 rpg), but has missed the last 15 games because of injury. It was announced on Jan. 19 that he will miss the rest of the season.

UNR, which is 9-1 at home this season, is coming off a 74-57 loss at Utah State last Wednesday. The Wolf Pack have won two of their last three games and six of their last eight. Senior guard Marcus Marshall leads the MW in scoring (20.3 ppg) and is one of four Wolf Pack players averaging in double figures. Sophomore guard/forward Jordan Caroline (9.2 rpg, 2nd in MW) and sophomore forward Cameron Oliver (8.2 rpg, 5th in MW) are the team’s rebounding leaders, while sophomore guard Lindsay Drew leads in assists (5.2 apg, 1st in MW).

TV announcers for Wednesday’s game are John Sadak and Chris Walker. Jon Sandler and Robert Smith will handle the UNLV radio call, which may be heard live on ESPN Radio 1100 AM/100.9 FM and online (link at UNLVRebels.com).

 

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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS : Runnin’ Rebels Conclude Regular Season At Nevada, Reno Saturday

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RUNNIN’ REBELS CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON AT NEVADA, RENO SATURDAY

Governor’s Series game will be played at 7 p.m. on ESPN3

The UNLV men’s basketball team will travel to Reno, Nev., for its regular-season finale on Saturday, March 8 against Nevada, Reno at 7:05 p.m. The game is part of the Governor’s Series, presented by NV Energy, which is a head-to-head athletic and academic challenge between UNLV and UNR. The winner of the season series in men’s basketball will earn three points toward the final score and if there is a season split, each school will be awarded 1.5 points. UNLV currently leads this year’s Governor’s Series 12-6 and won last year’s inaugural series by a final score of 37.5-10.5.

The Runnin’ Rebels are looking to even the season series with UNR as they dropped a 74-71 decision to the Wolf Pack in Las Vegas on Jan. 8. UNLV is alone in third place in the Mountain West at 10-7, while Nevada, Reno is in a tie for fourth with Boise State at 9-8. The winner of the UNLV-UNR game on Saturday will earn the No. 3 seed in next week’s Mountain West Tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The loser will play in the 4-5 game.

Saturday’s game will be broadcast by ESPN3, which is available online only and via the WatchESPN app, with Trey Bender and Bill Herenda calling the action. Jon Sandler and Robert Smith will handle the radio call, which may be heard on ESPN Radio 1100/98.9 FM. The radio broadcast listen link, along with Gametracker are available at UNLVRebels.com.

The Runnin’ Rebels, who are coming off a 73-64 home loss to No. 10 San Diego State, are fourth in the country in blocked shots per game at 6.6, 10th in rebounding at 40.1 rpg, 14th in the nation in 3-point field-goal defense, limiting their opponents to just 29.5 percent from behind the arc, and 15th in effective field-goal percentage defense at 44.0. Khem Birch is second in the country in blocked shots (3.8 bpg), while Roscoe Smith is fifth in the nation in rebounding (11.0 rpg). Birch has 16 double-doubles on the year (sixth in the country), while Smith has 15 (eighth in the nation). UNLV’s leading scorer is Bryce Dejean-Jones (13.4 ppg).

Smith missed Wednesday’s game vs. SDSU after being diagnosed with a concussion on Sunday and will also miss Saturday’s game at UNR, while Dejean-Jones has been suspended for Saturday’s game for conduct detrimental to the team.

GAME #31

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DATE: Saturday, March 8, 2014
TIME: 7:05 p.m. PST
SITE: Lawlor Events Center (11,536), Reno, Nev.
TV: ESPN3 (Trey Bender, Bill Herenda)
RADIO: ESPN Radio 1100 AM/98.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
ONLINE: WatchESPN (video), Radio (audio) & Gametracker at UNLVRebels.com

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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS : Runnin’ Rebels Host Nevada, Reno In Governor’s Series Game On Wednesday At 6:15 PM

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RUNNIN’ REBELS HOST NEVADA, RENO WEDNESDAY

Governor’s Series game will tip at 6:15 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center

The UNLV men’s basketball team, which had its seven-game win streak snapped on Saturday at home against Air Force (75-68), will host Nevada, Reno, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 6:15 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. The game is part of the Governor’s Series, presented by NV Energy, which is a head-to-head athletic and academic challenge between UNLV and UNR. The winner of the season series in men’s basketball will earn three points toward the final score. UNLV leads this year’s Governor’s Series 9-3 and won last year’s inaugural series by a final score of 37.5-10.5.

Wednesday’s game vs. the Wolf Pack will be televised on CBS Sports Network with Rich Waltz, Doug Gottlieb and Lauren Gardner calling the action. Jon Sandler and Robert Smith will handle the radio call, which may be heard on ESPN Radio 1100/98.9 FM. A radio broadcast listen link and Gametracker will be available at UNLVRebels.com.

After six straight games at home to open the season, UNLV played two road games during its “Rodeo Road Trip,” losing a close one at then-No. 2 Arizona (63-58) on Dec. 7, then beating Southern Utah on Dec. 14 in Cedar City, which started the seven-game win streak. In the loss to the Wildcats, the Runnin’ Rebels held what is now the nation’s top-ranked team to its second-lowest scoring output of the season and its third-closest game in terms of margin of victory.

Roscoe Smith, who leads the nation in rebounding average with 12.7 rpg, is tied for first in the country in double-doubles with 10. He had just one in two seasons at UConn. Smith grabbed 10 or more rebounds in the first six games of the season (now 12 of 15) with totals of 19, 21 and a career-high 22. Birch, who has seven double-doubles this season, is sixth in the country in blocked shots with 3.8 per contest. He has had double-figure rebounding totals in eight of his 15 games and has blocked at least four shots in a game eight times this season. Dejean-Jones leads the team in scoring with 14.4 ppg (2nd in Mountain West play at 26.0 ppg), while Smith (12.5 ppg, 12.7 rpg) is second on the team in scoring and is averaging a double-double. Birch is just shy of averaging a double-double (11.7 ppg, 9.9 rpg). Senior guard Kevin Olekaibe is the fourth Runnin’ Rebel in double figures at 10.9 ppg.

GAME #16

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UNLV (10-5, 1-1 Mountain West)

DATE: Wednesday, January 8, 2014
TIME: 6:15 p.m. PST
SITE: Tarkanian Court, Thomas & Mack Center (18,500), Las Vegas
TV: CBS Sports Network (Rich Waltz, Doug Gottlieb, Lauren Gardner)
RADIO: ESPN Radio 1100 AM/98.9 FM (Jon Sandler, Robert Smith)
ONLINE: Radio (audio) & Gametracker at UNLVRebels.com

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Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar Hosts Nevada In-State Rivalry Football Party Featuring Specials and New Menu

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar Hosts Nevada In-State
Rivalry Football Party Featuring Specials and New Menu 

Sport your UNLV or UNR team gear and receive happy hour pricing for wine on tap and draft beer during the game while enjoying new items such as burgers, sandwiches and appetizers 

Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar is hosting a Nevada in-state Rivalry Football Party this Saturday, October 26. The game kicks off at 3:05 p.m. (PT) and customers who wear their team’s gear will receive happy hour pricing for wine on tap and draft beer during the game.

Dom’s recently revamped its menu by adding delicious burgers, tasty sandwiches and new appetizers perfect for watching a college or NFL game on one of their ten, large LCD TVs. Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar will air multiple games on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Customers can now choose between two different burgers: the Dom’s Burger consisting of ½ lb of grilled certified angus beef, smoked bacon, mozzarella, cheese avocado, lettuce and tomato; or the BYO Burger, which let’s patrons “build your own” signature creation by choosing from any of their favorite pizza toppings.

The sandwich lineup includes the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, which features crispy parmesan chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, Gorgonzola bleu cheese and red onions. The Philly Cheese Steak touts shredded Philly steak with American cheese and sautéed white onions. Dom’s Sliders are mini sandwiches that can be ordered with chicken, meatball or Philly cheese steak. Their new Meatball Sandwich is served on a rustic Italian roll and is stuffed with Gram’s secret pork, beef and veal meatballs.

New to the Dom’s appetizer list are the Gram’s Lollipop Meatballs, made from a secret family recipe of pork, beef and veal served crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Chicken Wings also make a debut on this new menu and can come dressed in either buffalo or spicy barbecue sauce. Crispy Garlic Bread and Garlic Knots are now also available.

For a limited time, Dom’s will also feature a new Fall draft brew. The Wasatch Pumpkin Ale is a seasonal blend of the finest barley, pure pumpkin, and spices.

Open seven days a week: Sunday – Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dom’s caters to everyone with a decadent Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour and children’s menu. The outdoor patio also known as Dom’s backyard is perfect for special events and large parties. It features umbrellas, family-style tables and a misting system. For reservations, please call 702-570-7000.

About Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar
Open in 2011, Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar in Summerlin is blending classic favorites: pizza, wine, craft beer and fresh salads with modern sensibility in a neighborhood environment that radiates personality. Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar’s namesake, Domenico DeMarco is the legendary founder of Di Fara Pizza; a restaurant with a storied Brooklyn, New York history that spans over 45 years and the #1 Zagat Rated New York City Pizza for eight years. The cherished family recipes are still used today and have been entrusted to a new generation in Las Vegas who continue to make the pizzas from scratch with quality imported ingredients and love. Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar is located in Summerlin at 9785 W. Charleston Blvd. and can be found online at www.domdemarcos.com or by calling (702) 570-7000.

Facebook: Facebook.com/DomDemarcosPizza
Twitter: @DomDeMarcos

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McFADDEN’S HOST THE ULTIMATE ‘F-UNR’ TAILGATE PARTY

McFADDEN’S HOST THE ULTIMATE ‘F-UNR’ TAILGATE PARTY
Say ‘F’ to UNR at McFadden’s Saturday, Oct. 8

 

There comes a time every year when UNLV fans turn on their UNR friends and family in support of the state’s biggest sports rivalry. This year McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is standing behind their hometown team in saying ‘F-UNR.’ On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Irish pub will host the ultimate tailgate party with football fare and amazing drink specials as the running Rebels take on the boys in blue.

UNLV fans will enjoy watching every minute of the ball game on McFadden’s multiple big screen televisions as their favorite team scores touchdown after touchdown. Running Rebel revelers will relish in the rocking Irish pub’s extensive menu, perfect for tailgating season. Guests will chow down on 11 different types of wings along with burgers, sandwiches and much more, all washed down with ice cold beer. Once the game is over, football fans can continue the party with a pregame open bar from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. for only $15 and an open bar from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. for $20 for ladies and $30 for guys. Plus, anyone wearing UNLV attire will receive their open bar at a discounted price, and all local ladies will enjoy $1 cocktails.

Sin City’s rowdiest party bar has hosted such celebrities as Steve-O, Vanilla Ice, a handful of Playboy Playmates and a variety of adult entertainers. McFadden’s presents nightly specials including: Laid Back Mondays, Ultimate Karaoke Tuesdays, Sexy Drunken Trivia Wednesdays, Beerfest Thursdays, The Party Open Bar Saturdays and Sin Sundays. McFadden’s gorgeous Lucky Charms and jovial Ministers of Hospitality ensure everyone has fun, whether they’re there to watch the game, throw back a few drinks, play beer pong, or simply enjoy a bite to eat. Best known for its beers and libations, McFadden’s offers a full bar featuring dozens of favorite draught beers, 90-ounce fishbowl cocktails and frozen drinks.

McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Saturday 11 a.m. until 4 a.m. and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 702.270.6200 or visit McFaddensVegas.com. Be sure to follow McFadden’s on Twitter @McFaddensLV and become a fan at Facebook.com/McFaddensLasVegas.