UNLV Athletics

UNLV offensive lineman Robert Waterman is one of 44 players named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List, the award's committee announced Tuesday.

UNLV is sending two players to the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Singles Championship for the first time in program history and the talented pair of juniors opens play Wednesday at Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana, Ill.

The UNLV Rebels (36-18, 18-12 Mountain West) earned the No. 2 seed with a series win over Air Force to end the regular season last week. The Rebels fell 13-6 in the series opener on Thursday, but bounced back to win 7-6 on Friday and 14-6 on Saturday over the Falcons. It will be the first time in school history that UNLV has been a No. 2 seed in the tournament.

A trip to the East Coast to start the season and three games against 2012 NCAA Tournament teams highlight the 2013 UNLV men's soccer slate, which was released by the athletics department on Monday.

UNLV President Neal Smatresk today announced the appointment of Tina Kunzer-Murphy as interim athletic director effective July 1, 2013.

UNLV baseball (36-18, 18-12 Mountain West) wrapped up its regular season with a 14-6 win that clinched the series against Air Force (15-37, 7-23 MW) on Saturday at Falcon Field.

The UNLV men's golf team shot a final-round 10-over-par 294 on Saturday and finished fourth at the 2013 NCAA Columbus Regional, which was played at The Ohio State University Golf Club's Scarlet Course (par 71, 7,286 yards).

The UNLV men's golf team shot a second-round 8-over-par 292 on Friday to jump from fourth place to a tie for first at the 2013 NCAA Columbus Regional, which is being played at The Ohio State University Golf Club's Scarlet Course (par 71, 7,286 yards).

UNLV baseball (35-18, 17-12 Mountain West) evened the weekend series against Air Force (15-36, 7-22 MW) with a 7-6 victory on Thursday at Falcon Field.

The UNLV track & field program will make its second trip of the 2013 outdoor season to the Lone Star State and the University of Texas' Mike A. Myers Stadium for the NCAA West Preliminary on May 23-25. UNLV, who participated in the Texas Relays in March, qualified seven individuals - Emily Blok, Uchechi Anunkor, Monay Meggs, Auzsane Crowe-Carter, Erin Morris, Taylar Mills and MyShauna Alexander - and its 4x100m relay squad in a total of eight events to the three-day meet in Austin.

More than 50 current and former UNLV student-athletes are eligible to take part in Sunday's annual Spring Commencement Ceremonies at the Thomas & Mack Center on campus.

UNLV baseball (34-18, 16-12 Mountain West) dropped its series opener against Air Force (15-35, 7-21 MW) 13-6 on Thursday afternoon at Falcon Field.

UNLV women's basketball Head Coach Kathy Olivier, assistant coaches Nikki Blue and Kalee Whipple, and the entire Lady Rebel team participated in the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure.

The UNLV men's golf team shot an opening-round 8-over-par 292 on Thursday and is in fourth place at the 2013 NCAA Columbus Regional, which is being played at The Ohio State University Golf Club's Scarlet Course (par 71, 7,286 yards).

The UNLV men's swimming and diving team is pleased to announce that the Rebels are making the move from the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation to the Western Athletic Conference beginning in the 2013-14 season, as the WAC announced on Thursday that it would be adding the sport of men's swimming to the conference.

Fresh off her second consecutive selection to the Mountain West All-Conference Team, UNLV's Stefany Valentino was named to the 2013 NFCA Division I All-West Region Second Team on Thursday. By virtue of the all-region team nod, which was voted on by coaches in each respective region, Valentino is eligible for earn a spot on one of three All-American Teams.

Fresh from a conference tournament title and NCAA first-round win, UNLV women's tennis head coach Kevin Cory has been named the Mountain Region Head Coach of the Year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced Wednesday.

The UNLV Rebels (34-17, 16-11 Mountain West) will conclude its regular season at Air Force (15-35, 6-21 MW). The Rebels swept the Falcons earlier this season in Las Vegas, winning two games by one run.

The UNLV softball team had four of its own earn 2013 Mountain West All-Conference Team honors on Tuesday as selected by the league's seven head coaches. Two Rebels - Stefany Valentino and Tayler Van Acker - were repeat selections from previous All-MW Teams, while Emily Haslinger and Amanda Oliveto are first-time representatives for the Scarlet & Gray.

The UNLV track & field team fresh off its fourth-place finish at last week's Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships had five individuals and two relay squads earn all-conference honors. Leading the Rebel contingent was Emily Blok, a two-time selection this year after runner-up showings in both the 100m and 200m. Blok was also an instrumental member of the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams that placed second and third, respectively.