It’s not every day that a routine tipoff results in a 6-foot-9-inch player grappling on the floor as a referee attempts to conceal his laughter. That was the scene that unfolded when UNLV freshman Tyrin Jones battled with his opponent as the game-opening jump ball of the Rebels’ matchup with Tulsa became a loose one.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane thrive on attacking off the dribble, either leading to kickout 3-point shots or free throws. That’s bad news for a UNLV defense ranked in the 37th percentile or worse at defending rim attacks and attack-and-kick actions.

Barnstable scores 16 and Tulsa’s depth shines as Eric Konkol’s team rolls into the quarterfinals with another complete performance

The UNLV softball team had the rubber match in hand for much of Sunday afternoon, but an eight-run seventh inning flipped everything as San Diego State pulled away for a 13-7 win at Eller Media Stadium.

The UNLV men’s basketball team continues its postseason run Sunday afternoon, traveling to Oklahoma to face Tulsa in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. The Runnin’ Rebels are coming off a narrow first-round road win,

Lawhorn's points prop in our UNLV vs. UC Irvine picks, odds, & expert predictions for the NIT on Tuesday, March 17.

UNLV is still playing in March because it can still score in bunches and it just found enough stops to finish. The Runnin’ Rebels held off UC Irvine 75-72 on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026, at Bren Events Center to move on in the NIT.