UNLV rally falls short in home loss to Colorado State

Rebels' 3-game winning streak snapped in 91-86 defeat at Thomas & Mack Center

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The UNLV Rebels saw their three-game winning streak come to an end with a 91-86 home loss to the Colorado State Rams at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday night. UNLV made a late rally but came up just short, with Kimani Hamilton stepping out of bounds before a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for UNLV as they look to build momentum in the Mountain West Conference. The Rebels had won three straight games prior to this defeat at home, and the close loss shows they are capable of competing with top teams in the conference.

The details

UNLV guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn led all scorers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a strong performance by Colorado State. The Rams got 20 points from Jevin Muniz in the victory.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn

A UNLV guard who scored a game-high 31 points in the loss.

Jevin Muniz

A Colorado State player who scored 20 points to lead the Rams to victory.

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What they’re saying

“This is a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger. Our guys fought hard until the end.”

— Kimani Hamilton, UNLV Player

What’s next

UNLV will look to bounce back in their next Mountain West Conference game against Boise State on February 22nd.

The takeaway

Despite the close loss, UNLV showed they can compete with top teams in the Mountain West. The Rebels will need to learn from this defeat and continue to build momentum as they push for a strong finish to the regular season.