The UNLV Lady Rebels, with a 30-2 record, were defeated by Creighton, who had a 25-5 record, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, ending their season. Despite hopes of securing their first tournament win since 1991, UNLV struggled against Creighton's effective 3-point shooting, with Creighton making 10 3's in the first half while UNLV was 1-8 from 3. Coach Lindy La Rocque and Desi-Rae Young, UNLV's all-time points leader who scored 30 points in the game and surpassed 2,000 career points, highlighted the team's approach as business as usual. However, the game ended in disappointment, marking a poignant moment for Young and La Rocque, who have significantly contributed to the program's success, including a Mountain West crown and a 15-game win streak.
Despite the loss, Desi-Rae Young became the second Lady Rebel to surpass 2,000 career points. She had 30 points Saturday in her final game wearing a UNLV jersey. ‘Gone so fast’: Lady Rebels senior reaches milestone in final game https://t.co/1hLuS4x1kd via @reviewjournal
UNLV's season came to an end tonight in LA as the Lady Rebels had no answers for Creighton's hot 3-point shooting. Story updated with quotes: ‘Sad more than anything’: Lady Rebels fall in NCAA 1st round — PHOTOS https://t.co/GOKjml4xxp via @reviewjournal #MarchMadness
Unfortunately the @UNLVLadyRebels season has come to an end but what a hell of a season it was. Yet again they were MW tournament champions. They had another 30-win season. Beat tournament teams in Arizona & Oklahoma and made the NCAA tournament for the 3rd straight year.
Desi-Rae Young, UNLV women exit NCAA Tournament with loss to Creighton https://t.co/UezUSF4iQg https://t.co/mafJ6J3Bnd
Good run @UNLVLadyRebels.❤️ https://t.co/DJ9dlFOKzC
Head coach Lindy La Rocque gets emotional talking about Desi-Rae Young's final game at UNLV: "I love coaching that kid. We came in as freshmen together; I’d like to think that we’ve kind of grown up alongside each other, too. It’s just gone so fast." https://t.co/x6mfTnqQ7d
Senior forward Desi-Rae Young reflecting on her UNLV career after scoring 30 points in NCAA loss to Creighton: "I’m extremely happy and extremely proud of everything that we’ve done...We've won 60 games the past two seasons. That's amazing."
Still a great season for @UNLVLadyRebels. Las Vegans Lady Rebels Coach Lindy La Rocque & Desi-Rae Young built UNLV program together https://t.co/gR93iw1iJg @News3LV #UNLV @UNLVathletics #Unlvladyrebels
Lady Rebels’ 15-game win streak snapped, just their third loss on the season making it three straight years with a Mountain West crown leading to a NCAA Tournament first round exit. UNLV’s all-time points leader, Vegas native Desi-Rae Young scores 30 to surpass 2K on her career. https://t.co/fOFjHfCJMm
Lady Rebels fall to Creighton in NCAA Tournament 1st round https://t.co/GOKjml4xxp via @reviewjournal #MarchMadness
Creighton leading UNLV 44-32 at Half. Blue Jays 10 3’s first half. Lady Rebs are 1-8 from 3. #UNLVWBB
End 1st quarter: Creighton 23, UNLV 16. UNLV has a quickness advantage, but Creighton is setting great screens and getting wide open 3's. Lindy La Rocque will need to find a counter on defense; doesn't look like Creighton shooters are going miss open ones today (5/8 3FGs)
Best of luck to the @UNLVLadyRebels as they begin their #MarchMadness journey tonight. Let's bring it home! 🏀 #BEaREBEL
UNLV women lead Creighton 10-7 at first media. Desi-Rae Young with 6 of the 10 here at UCLA.
HAPPENING NOW: The @UNLVLadyRebels are taking on the Creighton Bluejays. Channel 13 is at the official watch party at PKWY Tavern on Flamingo. We'll have updates for you at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. https://t.co/NBDdIstsSr
It’s showtime in Los Angeles!!! The @UNLVLadyRebels are looking for their first NCAA Tournament win since 1991 as they take on the #7 seed Creighton Bluejays. Join me on the call starting at 3:45 PM PT Stretch ➡️https://t.co/K7txonzvx0 @ESPNLasVegas ➡️https://t.co/VCy7eCqPtf https://t.co/NzUHfC68yV
Good afternoon from Pauley Pavilion! We are two hours away from tipoff for the UNLV women’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against Creighton. No. 10 seed Scarlet and Gray looking to break through with a tourney win after going one-and-done the last two years. https://t.co/cqNypgqhZI
Game day: UNLV women look to advance past Creighton in NCAA Tournament https://t.co/TaqoeZns6K
Time to Dance! No. 10 @UNLVLadyRebels face Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today. Incredible to see this outstanding team competing at this level. Let’s go Rebels!!! https://t.co/MQf72RtRhd
Today’s the day! Cheering on our @UNLVLadyRebels as they play game one of the NCAA Tournament today. Go Rebels! #MarchMadness #BEaREBEL 🔴⚫️ https://t.co/SHbcANSISK
The UNLV women’s basketball team faces Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday and is looking for its tournament win since 1991. https://t.co/8YfMG5xx9W
GAME DAY: No. 10 UNLV (30-2) faces No. 7 Creighton (25-5) at 4 p.m. today in an NCAA Tournament first-round game. A win would be UNLV's first in the tournament since 1991. Here's a thread of all of our @UNLVLadyRebels content from the week for your pregame reading pleasure:
Saturdays are for the Lady Rebels! 🆚 Creighton 🕠 4:00 PM 📍 Los Angeles 🏟️ Pauley Pavilion 📺 ESPNews 📻 https://t.co/GtbGjSUkqH 📊 https://t.co/PKFuGdFBzW https://t.co/Laer1QWgn7
𝙆𝙀𝙔𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 MWN's @Bridget_Howard8 and @UNLVLadyRebels broadcaster Wyatt Tomchek (@tomchekw) provide a preview of UNLV’s first-round matchup with Creighton in the 2024 NCAA tournament 🏀 #MWMadness | #MWWBB | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/yL20tatKo4
HAPPENING TODAY: The official UNLV Lady Rebels NCAA Tournament Watch Party kicks off at the PKWY Tavern Flamingo location. https://t.co/oZ6P0PNbXI
‘Next step’: Lady Rebels out to end 33-year NCAA drought — PHOTOS FROM LA https://t.co/eTpJZE8KUx via @reviewjournal #UNLV #MarchMadness
"We know we belong," says UNLV women's coach Lindy La Rocque, who wants her team approaching the March Madness tournament as business as usual https://t.co/UrIArsglo2
UNLV women approaching NCAA Tournament game as new normal https://t.co/vZwedLK81x https://t.co/SXWm7ypNiP
The UNLV women take the court at Pauley Pavilion for a 90-minute practice ahead of Saturday’s NCAA Tournament game against Creighton. The main message coming from the team today: This is business as usual. Scarlet and Gray are leaning on veteran players to set a level tone. https://t.co/k8pHLVK2If
From @edgraney on @UNLVLadyRebels coach Lindy La Rocque: “I don’t know how much happier I could be. I love it here," La Rocque said. Don’t worry, Lady Rebels fans: Lindy La Rocque has no plans to leave https://t.co/pt1N1O6LjF via @reviewjournal #MarchMadness