UNLV's men's basketball team concludes their season with a 91-68 loss to Seton Hall in the NIT quarterfinals, despite Kalib Boone's 16 points and Justin Webster's 11. The Runnin' Rebels finished with 21 wins, the most since 2012-13, marking their first postseason appearance in 11 years with their first postseason win in 16 years.

The Big Picture

The loss to Seton Hall signifies both the end of UNLV's impressive season and a significant milestone in their return to postseason success after a lengthy drought.

By the Numbers
  • Seton Hall shot 56.5% from the field and 44.0% from 3-point range.
  • UNLV finished the game with 44.4% shooting overall, with a second-half improvement to 54.8%.
State of Play
  • UNLV's season ends with a record of 21-13, the most wins since 2012-13.
  • Despite the loss, UNLV showed resilience, winning 12 of their final 16 games.
  • Seton Hall's victory advances them to the NIT semifinals in Indianapolis.
  • UNLV's bench outscored Seton Hall's 33-17 in the matchup.
Bottom Line

The loss to Seton Hall in the NIT quarterfinals not only ends UNLV's season but also highlights their significant progress and return to postseason relevance after years of absence.