UNLV made the first shot of its quarterfinal game against Boise State but would not lead for the remainder of the contest.
The No. 4 Runnin’ Rebels lost 67-61 to the No. 5 Broncos on day two of the Mountain West Conference tournament Thursday, March 5.
“I couldn’t be more proud and honored that I am to be the coach of these young men,” UNLV head coach T.J. Otzelberger said. “The work they put in every day and the fight that they had even down to the finish there makes me really feel fortunate to be their coach.