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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The UNLV softball team will continue the 2025 season in Las Vegas hosting the UNLV Rebel Classic on Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16. The Rebels will welcome Idaho State and Monmouth.
SCHEDULE:
- Friday, February 14 – UNLV vs. Idaho State at 3 p.m. PT
- Friday, February 14 – UNLV vs. Monmouth at 6 p.m. PT
- Saturday, February 15 – UNLV vs. Idaho State at 3 p.m. PT
- Sunday, February 16 – UNLV vs. Monmouth at 12 p.m. P
UNLV vs. the field
- All-time vs. IDAHO STATE: 7-0
- Streak: Win 7
- First meeting: Won 9-8 (8) on April 2, 2010
- Last meeting: Won 10-2 (5) on March 5, 2021
- All-time vs. MONMOUTH: First meetings
- Streak: N/A
- First meeting: N/A
- Last meeting: N/A
WEEKEND PROMOTIONS: Fans in attendance will receive an UNLV softball t-shirt, while supplies last, an UNLV softball Valentine’s Day V-Cards and a 2025 UNLV softball schedule poster all weekend. The Rebels will have postgame autographs following every game and run the bases following the conclusion of Sunday’s contest.
TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 UNLV softball season. Season tickets are $50 for adults, $40 for seniors, faculty and staff, and alumni. Tournament passes for the UNLV Rebel Classic are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, faculty and staff. Single-day tournament tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, faculty and staff. Kids under 12, Nevada High School students with their high school ID, UNLV students are free at all home contests.
BROADCAST INFO: The UNLV Rebel Classic will be streamed on YouTube. Livestream and live stats links can be found on //UNLVrebels.com/feature/2025UNLVRebelClassic
NEXT SERIES: UNLV will hit the road for the first road trip of the season, trekking to South Carolina for the Garnet & Black Invitational on Feb. 21-23. The Rebels join Boston, Fordham and the host South Carolina for the tournament.
350 CAREER WINS: Head coach Kristie Fox is only one win away from collecting her 350th career win as a head coach. Fox currently has an overall head coaching record of 349-254 and an UNLV head coach recording of 215-117. Fox collected her 200th win at the helm of the Rebels last season on March 28, 2024 in the 7-3 victory over Utah State.
LAST YEAR: The Rebels had an overall record of 31-19 including a 14-8 MW record and a trip to the MW Championships. Maddie Scmidt was named MW Defensive Player of the Year. Ariana Martinez picked up All-MW first team honors and Schmidt and Ellie Zellien garnered All-MW second team honors.
REBELS’ SQUAD: UNLV returns 6 letterwinners, including three position starters. All-Mountain West and NFCA All-West selection Ariana Martinez returns along with NFCA All-West recipient Jesse Farrell and Sofia Morales. Charelle Aki, Kailani Olivas and Bri Willams also return to the Rebels this season. UNLV welcomes 15 newcomers to the squad which include: freshmen Gwyn Burnett, Jazmine Chavez, Mantha Hatzenbeller, Kamryn Messick and Yanina Sherwood; sophomores: Ellie Bostedt, Bri Hamilton, Brooke Pisciotta and Sage Vandemark; juniors: Maddie Scott, Diamond Sefe, Maggie Vasa and Amelia Weber; senior Karmyna Becerra and graduate student Destinee Noury.
The Rebels bring back three of the top-five hitters from last season which includes Martinez, Farrell and Morales. Martinez led the squad with a .396 batting average, and posted team-highs in doubles (15), RBI (51), slugging percentage (.708) and on-base percentage (503). Farrell hit .359 with 12 doubles and a team-high 11 home runs. Farrell also had 46 RBI and the second-highest slugging percentage with a .683. Morales started all 50 games last season and batted a .350 with three doubles and two triples. Morales also had 19 RBI.
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