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2020 Schedule
2nd in Mountain West
- 11/5W 86-71
- 11/9L 60-56
- 11/12L 79-75
- 11/15L 71-54
- 11/18W 72-58
- 11/20L 64-57
- 11/23L 72-68
- 11/26W 80-57
- 11/30L 72-65
- 12/4W 81-80
- 12/7L 83-50
- 12/18L 74-66
- 12/21W 81-69
- 12/28W 64-49
- 1/1W 70-53
- 1/4W 71-59
- 1/8L 73-66
- 1/11W 78-69
- 1/15W 98-87
- 1/18W 99-78
- 1/22L 86-72
- 1/264L 71-67
- 2/1L 95-77
- 2/5L 69-54
- 2/8W 68-67
- 2/12L 82-79
- 2/15W 78-73
- 2/18W 80-56
- 2/224W 66-63
- 2/26W 76-66
- 2/29W 92-69
- 3/5L 67-61
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UNLV removes Hey Reb!, eyes mascot changes
UNLV officials removed the Hey Reb! statue from campus Tuesday night, and UNLV president Marta Meana says changes could be coming to the university's mascot in the wake of social justice protests around the country.
Ex-UNLV guard Antonio headed to Wake Forest
Jonah Antonio, a 6-foot-5 guard who was a part-time starter for UNLV last season, announced he will join Wake Forest as a graduate transfer.
Williams scores 23 to lead Boise St. over UNLV 67-61 in MWC
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 Mountain West Conference tournament on Thursday.
Mitrou-Long sparks UNLV to 92-69 romp over San Jose State
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
Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 46 points and UNLV breezed to a 76-66 victory over Boise State on Wednesday night.
No. 4 San Diego State's 26-game win streak ends
San Diego State, which had been the nation's only undefeated team, lost 66-63 at home to UNLV on Saturday.
For 3: Baylor, Gonzaga and San Diego State all fall in wild Saturday
Kansas edged the No. 1 Bears, then the Aztecs lost for the first time this season and BYU knocked off the No. 2 Zags.
UNLV hands No. 4 San Diego State its first loss, 66-63
Elijah Mitrou-Long scored 19 points, including two free throws with 11.5 seconds left, and UNLV handed No. 4 San Diego State its first loss of the season, 66-63 on Saturday night to end the Aztecs' 26-game winning streak.
UNLV hands San Diego State its first loss (0:36)
UNLV's Mitrou-Long sinks the floater (0:25)
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
Strength of Record (SOR) views San Diego State on thin ice when it comes to a No. 1 seed. Any loss could drop SDSU out of the top 4 of SOR. ESPN.com/bpi
Coleman's circus shot drops for UNLV (0:25)
Hamilton leads UNLV to crushing win over Colorado St.
Bryce Hamilton scored 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting grabbed 10 rebounds and UNLV overwhelmed Colorado State 80-56 on Tuesday night.
Balanced attack leads UNLV past New Mexico 78-73
Four UNLV players scored at least 16 points, led by Bryce Hamilton and Elijah Mitrou-Long with 17 each, as the Runnin’ Rebels beat New Mexico 78-73 on Saturday.
Harris scores 29, Nevada holds off rival UNLV 82-79 in OT
Jalen Harris scored 29 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished five assists and Nevada defeated rival UNLV for the sixth straight time, pulling out an 82-79 win in overtime on Wednesday night.
Coleman's late bucket lifts UNLV over Fresno State 68-67
Amauri Hardy and Bryce Hamilton combined to score 35 points and Marvin Coleman hit a jumper with 1 second left in the game for his only basket as UNLV rallied for a 68-67 victory over Fresno State on Saturday.
Queta leads Utah State past UNLV 69-54
Neemias Queta scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists to lead Utah State past UNLV 69-54 on Wednesday night.
Stevens scores 21 pts, leads Colorado State past UNLV, 95-77
Isaiah Stevens had 21 points as Colorado State defeated UNLV 95-77 on Saturday.
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No. 4 San Diego St remains unbeaten with 71-67 win over UNLV
Malachi Flynn scored 21 points and No. 4 San Diego State staved off UNLV's second-half rally to win 71-67 on Sunday, remaining the country's only unbeaten team.
2019-20 Mountain West Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 17-1 | - | 30-2 |
| Utah State | 12-6 | 5 | 26-8 |
| Nevada | 12-6 | 5 | 19-12 |
| UNLV | 12-6 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Boise State | 11-7 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-7 | 6 | 20-12 |
| New Mexico | 7-11 | 10 | 19-14 |
| Fresno State | 7-11 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Air Force | 5-13 | 12 | 12-20 |
| San José State | 3-15 | 14 | 7-24 |
| Wyoming | 2-16 | 15 | 9-24 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.1154th
Rebounds Per Game39.2Tied-47th
Assists Per Game12.6Tied-256th
Points Allowed70.1
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaon Collins | PG | Committed | 87 |
| Keshon Gilbert | PG | Committed | 75 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 4 |
| Tournament Record | 33-19 |
| Championship Seasons | 1990 |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |