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LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV Lady Rebels continue the homestand in a marquee match-up against No. 9 Oklahoma in the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
ABOUT THE OPPONENT: Friday’s game marks only the fourth meeting between the Lady Rebels and Sooners. The most recent showdown was last season as UNLV snapped Oklahoma’s 17 home non-conference win streak with a 92-76 victory. The Scarlet & Gray lead the overall series 2-1 against the Crimson and Cream. The Sooners head into Friday’s game having yet to drop a game this season, collecting wins over Southern, Virginia, Western Carolina and most recently Wichita State. Oklahoma currently has three players scoring in double-figures and are led by Raegan Beers’ 21.3 points per game and 11.8 rebounds per game.
LAST MATCHUPS
- Dec. 9, 2023 – UNLV won 92-76 in Norman
- Dec. 8, 1981 – OU won 96-85 in Las Vegas
- Nov. 26, 1980 – UNLV won 71-51 in Norman
PROMOTIONS: Fans are encouraged to arrive early to get a Lady Rebels rally towel and a special edition racing-themed Lady Rebels poster, while supplies last. Additionally, the concession stands will be running a 3,2,1 deal and fans can enjoy $3 hot dogs, $2 sodas, and $1 popcorn.
TICKETS: Let’s Pack the Mack tickets against No. 9 Oklahoma are just $2 in advance and at the door. UNLV students and Nevada high school students (presenting student ID) as well as all children 12 and under enter free.
BROADCAST INFO: The game will air live locally on the Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network (KVVU 5.2, Cox 125) and stream online on the Mountain West Network (//theMW.com/watch). Play-by-play announcer Wyatt Tomchek and color analyst Kevaney Martin have the call.
THREE-PEAT LAST SEASON: The Lady Rebels have continued to bring the heat last season, which culminated with a third consecutive Mountain West Regular Season and Tournament Titles. UNLV became the first program in MW history to claim both titles in three straight seasons. The Scarlet & Gray earned its third automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, a first in both program and league history. The Lady Rebels finished the season only one of two squads to have two (South Carolina) straight seasons with 30 wins. UNLV earned its highest ranking in both the AP and Coaches Poll coming in at No. 20 and No. 19. The Lady Rebels appeared in the Top-25 eight times this season and came into the season receiving votes for the first time in 19 years. UNLV claimed the MW’s Player of the Year in Desi-Rae Young (All-MW Team and All-Defensive Team), and Sixth and Freshman of the Year with Amarachi Kimspon (All-MW Team honorable mention and All-Freshman MW Team). Kiara Jackson earned All-MW team accolades and Alyssa Brown was named MW Tournament MVP.
WHAT UP SQUAD: The Lady Rebels return 10 of the 14 players from its 2024 championship squad, including two starters and Mountain West Sixth Player and Freshman of the Year Amarachi Kimpson. UNLV added two freshmen guards Teagan Colvin and Elli Guiney, and junior transfer Aaliyah Alexander from Eastern Washington.
UP NEXT: The Lady Rebels will round out the homestand hosting the UNLV Thanksgiving Classic at the Thomas & Mack Center beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The UNLV Thanksgiving Classic will see East Carolina, Montana State and UCF. The Scarlet & Gray will first play UCF on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 12 p.m.
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