Topic: Athletics

A golfer lines up his shot
Athletics | February 8, 2019

How UNLV’s PGA Golf Management Program is using hospitality principles—and a state-of-the-art facility—to help define golf’s future

Joe Esposito, special assistant to head basketball coach Marvin Menzies, poses in front of the Tarkanian statue in front of the Thomas & Mack Center.
Athletics | January 14, 2019

Family man Joe Esposito is the newest member of the Runnin' Rebel family.

Evan Pantels kicks a football as Mallory Pool holds it.
Athletics | December 13, 2018

UNLV kicker Evan Pantels lands the first gig of his career thanks to UNLV Athletics' Rebels Go Pro program.

A crowd gathers to paint the Fremont Cannon scarlet.
Athletics | November 27, 2018

After three years in drab blue, the Fremont Cannon positively pops in a fresh coat of crimson.

Team photo of the UNLV Lady Rebels in the 1976-77 season.
Athletics | November 6, 2018

Former players remember seminal women's basketball coach Dan Ayala, who established to program as a powerhouse in the late 1970s.

archival image of basketball players
Athletics | October 8, 2018

Two years before UNLV had a football team, the Rebels played their homecoming games on the hardwood against rival Reno. Here's how they went.

Belinda Candler fights her way to a layup
Athletics | August 9, 2018

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes groundbreaking league as five players from the early days of the women's basketball program are honored.

Myranda Bueno scores
Athletics | August 7, 2018

Myranda Bueno heads to her senior year fully recovered after missing month from taking pitch to the face.

Two boxer in silhouette spar
Athletics | April 17, 2018

These student-athletes don't just grapple with the books, they grapple with each other.

Max Ornelas throws a left uppercut
Athletics | April 17, 2018

Criminal justice student Max Ornelas juggles hitting the books and hitting the heavy bag as a pro boxer.