UNLV Lady Rebels Defeat In-State Rival Nevada Wolf Pack

UNLV women's basketball team wins 81-64 over Nevada on Senior Day

Feb. 23, 2026 at 5:06pm

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The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team defeated their in-state rivals, the Nevada Wolf Pack, by a score of 81-64 on Saturday. This win pushed UNLV to 13-4 in the Mountain West Conference standings and 18-9 overall, tying them for second place with Boise State. Nevada drops to 4-13 in conference play and 8-19 overall with the loss.

Why it matters

This victory over their arch-rivals is an important win for the UNLV Lady Rebels as they look to position themselves for a strong finish to the regular season and a high seed in the upcoming Mountain West Conference tournament.

The details

UNLV was led by a standout performance from sophomore forward Meadow Roland, who scored 22 points on 7-11 shooting, including 2-3 from three-point range. Roland also contributed 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks. Four of UNLV's starters scored in double figures, with Aaliyah Alexander adding 18 points and Shelbee Brown recording game-highs of 8 rebounds and 3 steals.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Lindy La Rocque

The head coach of the UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team.

Meadow Roland

A sophomore forward for the UNLV Lady Rebels who led the team with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocks in the win.

Aaliyah Alexander

A starter for the UNLV Lady Rebels who scored 18 points in the victory.

Shelbee Brown

A starter for the UNLV Lady Rebels who scored 12 points and recorded game-highs of 8 rebounds and 3 steals.

Mariah Elohim

A starter for the UNLV Lady Rebels who scored 12 points in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We have some things to clean up. We've got to dial in and continue to find little ways to lock in a little more. This felt good right? These next games are going to require more of everything, so that we're playing our best when it matters the absolute most — once the conference tournament comes...”

— Lindy La Rocque, Head Coach, UNLV Lady Rebels

What’s next

The UNLV Lady Rebels will next face the Colorado State Rams on Wednesday night. Colorado State is currently in fourth place in the Mountain West Conference standings, so this will be an important game for both teams as they jockey for position ahead of the conference tournament.

The takeaway

The UNLV Lady Rebels' victory over their in-state rivals, the Nevada Wolf Pack, demonstrates the team's ability to step up in big games and position themselves for a strong finish to the regular season. With several players contributing in double figures, the Lady Rebels showed their depth and balanced scoring attack, which will be crucial as they aim for a high seed in the upcoming Mountain West Conference tournament.