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A Gritty Finish Propels UNLV into Postseason (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball team accepted an at-large bid to the National Invitation Tournament on Sunday, keeping their season alive after a solid late surge.[1][2] They now prepare for a challenging first-round road game against the UC Irvine Anteaters on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Pacific time at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California.[2] The matchup, broadcast nationally on ESPNU, offers the Rebels a chance to build momentum under first-year head coach Josh Pastner.[3]
A Gritty Finish Propels UNLV into Postseason
The Runnin’ Rebels wrapped up the regular season with a 17-16 overall record and went 12-10 in Mountain West Conference play.[1] They showed resilience by winning seven of their final 11 games, including a first-round victory over Wyoming in the MWC Tournament before falling 80-60 to top-seeded Utah State in the quarterfinals at the Thomas & Mack Center.[2]
This marks UNLV’s second NIT appearance in three seasons, following a quarterfinal run in 2024 that ended their long postseason drought since the 2013 NCAA Tournament.[1] The program holds a 10-12 all-time record in 12 NIT trips, with their deepest advancement coming in 1980 when they reached the semifinals. Head coach Josh Pastner expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity. “We’re excited to receive an invitation to the NIT and grateful for the opportunity to continue our season,” Pastner said….
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-16 18:15:00
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