Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1990
- National Championship Jerry Tarkanian's Runnin' Rebels defeated Duke 103-73 in the national championship game - the largest margin of victory (30 points) in title game history.
1991
- Undefeated Regular Season UNLV entered the 1991 NCAA Tournament with a perfect 34-0 record before a stunning Final Four loss to Duke.
Tarkanian Era (1973-1992)
"Tark the Shark" took UNLV to four Final Fours and built the program into a national powerhouse.
Thomas & Mack Center
The arena became one of college basketball's most intimidating home courts during the Tarkanian dynasty.
Larry Johnson Era
The 1991 National Player of the Year led UNLV to back-to-back Final Fours.
Rebels Fan Zone
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School Info
Fight Song
Win with the Rebels
Win with the Rebels, fight for UNLV!
Traditions
- •Rebel Walk
- •Vegas atmosphere
Venues
Football Stadium
Allegiant Stadium
Basketball Arena
Thomas & Mack Center
Rebels Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from UNLV athletes about their recovery journey
Larry Johnson
Basketball • 1989-91
1991 National Player of the YearGreg Anthony
Basketball • 1987-91
Point guard on 1990 championship teamStacey Augmon
Basketball • 1987-91
'Plastic Man' - defensive star of championship teamAnderson Hunt
Basketball • 1989-91
Final Four MOPRandall Cunningham
Football • 1982-84
Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback