The UNLV Lady Rebels secured their third consecutive Mountain West Conference championship with a decisive 66-49 victory over San Diego State, after an 83-35 rout of Fresno State in the semifinals. Alyssa Brown, named the Mountain West tournament MVP, led her team with standout performances, while Desi-Rae Young also made significant contributions. The championship game, held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, highlighted the team's dominance throughout the tournament. Head coach Lindy La Rocque, along with players like Kiara Jackson, played pivotal roles in the victory, cementing the team's status as a Mountain West dynasty and securing their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Our photojournalist caught the moment the Lady Rebels claimed the net after winning the Mountain West championshipπ Full game recap>> https://t.co/CgOGR1MzNu https://t.co/ok3otBierA
Three in a row: No. 21 UNLV women clinch another Mountain West title https://t.co/JRe4Z5E3Tt https://t.co/OgIzoEV9KH
Threepeat! UNLV women win 3rd-straight Mountain West title over SDSU, making a strong statement on the way to the Big Dance https://t.co/IrRQFyz2jr
π Highlights from @UNLVLadyRebels' 66-49 win against San Diego State to win the #MWMadness title #MakingHerMark | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/1IACvpfJwI
#UNLV #LadyRebels #3Peat https://t.co/91WvAfyANV
What itβs all about β€οΈ @UNLVLadyRebels Alyssa Brown named @MountainWest tournament MVP as she leads her team to their third straight championship πππ https://t.co/Z7q0XhmMLD
3 YEARS IN A ROW. πππ @UNLVLadyRebels https://t.co/XvkbuNG8No
3 OF THEM THINGS πππ @UNLVLadyRebels https://t.co/6ofj8g6i23
The MWN's @Bridget_Howard8 caught up with @UNLVLadyRebels HC @lindylarocque after she led UNLV to a third-straight #MWMadness title π https://t.co/sXUEpXxzVp
WHAT A WIN!: @UNLVLadyRebels beat San Diego State for THIRD consecutive Mountain West championshipππ₯ https://t.co/v11X7Uva6p
The UNLV women cut down the net for the third straight year. What a run for Lindy La Rocque, Desi-Rae Young, Kiara Jackson, Alyssa Brown and all the players. Mountain West dynasty. πͺβοΈ https://t.co/awL5GDcisS
UNLV punches their ticket to March Madness after 3-peating as Mountain West champs ποΈ https://t.co/5DKlOXVKsI
Three-peat queens of Vegas! @UNLVLadyRebels https://t.co/3MGhe1bjmh
Three peat!! @UNLVLadyRebels win their 3rd straight @MountainWest Tourney Title. Taking out @GoAztecs 66-49. @News3LV #MWMadness #NCAA https://t.co/LDisbSAq9z
THREE-PEAT COMPLETE FOR @UNLVLadyRebels π₯ UNLV takes down SDSU and are headed to the big dance. https://t.co/iiaPTwSXSe
We are the champions (x3) πΆ No. 21 Lady Rebels beats San Diego St. 66-49 to complete a Mountain West championship three-peat. @KTNV https://t.co/LPtVcuXmGP
πππππ-πππΌπ πππ The UNLV Lady Rebels win their third straight #MWMadness title π°π #MakingHerMark | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/K6Efr8xNRX
.@UNLVLadyRebels cannot be stopped π€ https://t.co/q1huwhFco9
.@UNLVLadyRebels are on fire in Vegas π₯ https://t.co/YgkbdxnD5g
The @UNLVLadyRebels open the fourth on an 11-0 run to take their largest lead of the game π° πΊ: @CBSSportsNet https://t.co/Vq0ug6SB2B
Look at this score. 10 minutes to a title. Rebs or Aztecs? @UNLVLadyRebels @MountainWest https://t.co/TcKLbZEqR7
UNLV βbalancingβ things out on a 12-0 run to shoot out to a 10 point 34-24 lead in 3rd #MWC2024 @UNLVLadyRebels https://t.co/UKbJoPQVh6
UNLV Lady Rebels in a fight for the MWC title. SDSU leading 12-10 after 1 @UNLVLadyRebels @Aztec_WBB https://t.co/CnJXHIDrpl
The women's #MWMadness title game is LIVE π Tune in on @CBSSportsNet to watch the @UNLVLadyRebels take on @Aztec_WBB https://t.co/o7RDvhcegk
Let's head to Las Vegas for the @MW_WBB Tournament Championship on @CBSSportsNet π No. 7 @Aztec_WBB π No. 1 @UNLVLadyRebels https://t.co/W9ZTGJCB20
Almost time for tipoff at the Mountain West championship in Vegas π A pre-game look at UNLV and San Diego State's collision course as the Lady Rebels look for a title 3-peat. https://t.co/Oju4GpnQl6
Time to crown a champion π π: #1 UNLV π #7 San Diego State β°: 7:30 p.m. PT πΊ: CBS Sports Network #MWMadness https://t.co/Di0ugNkPcm
Good evening from the Thomas & Mack Center! We are an hour away from tipoff for UNLV vs. San Diego State in the Mountain West womenβs championship game. Lindy La Rocqueβs squad has won 13 games in a row and is looking to three-peat as MWC champs. https://t.co/M2sf4Tov1R
π Highlights from @UNMLoboMBBβs 82-56 win against Air Force in the opening round of #MWMadness #AtThePEAK | #GoLobos https://t.co/BTt50xWK6O
Lobos heading to the quarterfinals β #MWMadness | #GoLobos https://t.co/27tB34HMrS
The Lobos put on a show on their way to the #MWMadness quarterfinals πΊ #AtThePEAK | #GoLobos https://t.co/H6CAufZyQ0
Good luck to the @UNLVLadyRebels! π The team's going for their third straight Mountain West Tournament championship. Tonight they will face off against San Diego State at Thomas & Mack. π The tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. https://t.co/N2i0MUhK64
Wishing the @UNLVLadyRebels luck tonight as they go for their third consecutive #MWMadness conference championship title! π
π Highlights from @CSUMBasketballβs 72-62 win against San JosΓ© State in the opening round of #MWMadness #AtThePEAK | #Stalwart https://t.co/YHTnhq4Y4Q
#ππππΌπΏππππ πΎππΌπππππππππ #1 UNLV faces #7 San Diego State for the crown -- tune in on CBS Sports Network #MWWBB | #BEaREBEL | #GoAztecs https://t.co/MuFJsthUKm
Championship Wednesday! π π San Diego State π 7:30 PM π Las Vegas ποΈ Thomas & Mack Center πΊ @CBSSportsNet π» https://t.co/GtbGjSUSgf π https://t.co/9mtpKr0sRV https://t.co/aSBOHxr4zS
π Highlights from @FresnoStateMBB's 77-73 win against Wyoming in the opening round of #MWMadness #AtThePEAK | #GoDogs https://t.co/b3AgWELXwb
If this game was any indication, #MWMadness is gonna be good π The 'Dogs are moving on to the quarterfinals πΆπ #AtThePEAK | #GoDogs https://t.co/2D9ZMV4lw3
You can stream today's Mountain West Tournament first-round games on our website. Action is underway. https://t.co/O7WtKTKbH2
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The @UNLVLadyRebels take out @ColoradoStateU in a tough semifinal match up. To advance to the @MountainWest Tourney Final Wed vs. @GoAztecs Coach LA Rocque after the game as #LadyRebels go for 3 straight MWC Tourney Titles. @News3LV #MWMadness @UNLVathletics #UNLV https://t.co/Bass8rKSpw
The Lady Rebels are one step closer to becoming Mountain West champions! π£π€© https://t.co/LmmdQ9wZJV
Championship matchup is set ππ Who you got winning it all -- the @UNLVLadyRebels or @Aztec_WBB βοΈ #MWMadness | #BEaREBEL | #GoAztecs https://t.co/kLlhXK4nLE
π Highlights from @Aztec_WBBβs 72-69 win against Boise State in the #MWMadness semifinals #MakingHerMark | #GoAztecs https://t.co/3AORKYnY90
5th seeded SDSU women beat Boise State in the Mountain West tournament semis. They'll play No. 1 UNLV on Wednesday at 7:30 pm for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Mountain West womenβs semifinals: San Diego State 72, Boise State 69 β¦ The Broncos turned the ball over twice, trailing by 1 with less than 1:30 to play. They had a shot to tie it on the final possession but couldnβt get a shot to fall.
CONGRATULATIONS: No. 21 @UNLVLadyRebels reach MWC championship sinking Colorado State 62-52ππ₯https://t.co/d0GYWOFhdO
Mountain West Tournament preview: 7 contenders looking for luck in Las Vegas. π€ https://t.co/YCXI0zK0fi (via @mrussauthentic) https://t.co/rt57NhvAWf
Freshman leads Lady Rebels to Mountain West title game β PHOTOS https://t.co/8VbTSK3Tyz via @reviewjournal #UNLVWBB #MWMadness
π Highlights from @UNLVLadyRebelsβ 62-52 win against Colorado State in the #MWMadness semifinals #MakingHerMark | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/yqORXxriMn
No. 21 UNLV women advance to Mountain West titleΒ game https://t.co/gTSxup15G8 https://t.co/jndknDyOj0
LET'S GO @UNLVLadyRebels! https://t.co/LWRWacE55m https://t.co/soiuREsXbA
See you in the 'ship, @UNLVLadyRebels ππ #MWMadness | #MakingHerMark | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/8HiyYLmyNk
Final UNLV 62 | CSU 52 No. 21 UNLV Lady Rebels face a challenge, come up with a 7-0 run to reach third consecutive MW final. McKenna Hofschild leaves the floor for the final time as a Ram with 6.2 seconds remaining with nine points and eight assists
AND ONE @AmarachiSmoove_ π€ The @UNLVLadyRebels go up 10 late π° #MWMadness | #BEaREBEL https://t.co/KQwGvBwel3
The MW freshman and sixth player of the year is delivering late for the Lady Rebels. She has 11 second-half points and a pair of big baskets in the 4th quarter to keep UNLV ahead. UNLV leads Colorado State 55-45 with 2:06 left. #MWMadness https://t.co/LEEGXC788y
End 1Q UNLV 16 | CSU 7 Not the start Rams wanted. Crocker comes off the bench with an offensive spark; has five. Team is 3-of-13 shooting, 1-of-8 from 3
No. 1 UNLV leads No. 5 Colorado State 8-2 with five minutes left in the 1st quarter of the Mountain West tournament semifinals. Rams are 1-of-7, but the Lady Rebels have missed their last six shots. #UNLVWBB #MWMadness
.@Desi_RaeY23 getting us going in the semifinals π Tune in to the Mountain West Network to watch #1 @UNLVLadyRebels vs. #5 @CSUWBasketball πΊ: https://t.co/85jpu2P6Cd π»: https://t.co/7dxjTdE9iQ https://t.co/Ykpy1faCsq
We've got BOTH women's @MountainWest Tournament semifinal games on Stadium tonight! Watch for FREE on our app right now: https://t.co/OBw88enFIn https://t.co/8AGCrkTEJi
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Gearing up for another day of #MWMadness ππ»π Watch the women's semifinals live on the Mountain West Network (https://t.co/7dxjTdE9iQ) and MW app (https://t.co/85jpu2P6Cd) https://t.co/kqf7HNaIEM
Gearing up for another day of #MWMadness ππ»π Watch the women's semifinal live on the Mountain West Network (https://t.co/7dxjTdE9iQ) and MW app (https://t.co/85jpu2P6Cd) https://t.co/tJHoBIhyl6
πͺπΌπͺπΌ Semifinal #2 πBoise State vs San Diego State β° 7:30 P.M. PT πΊ Mountain West Network @Aztec_WBB @BroncoSportsWBB https://t.co/0gNMgbyMJI
Let the games begin π€ πSemifinal #1 UNLV vs Colorado State β° 5 P.M. PT πΊMountain West Network @UNLVLadyRebels @CSUWBasketball https://t.co/dPQKmAjAKT
The UNLV Lady Rebels advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament with an 83-35 route of Fresno State. https://t.co/Am3UdN47Xy