December 23, 1998
LAS VEGAS, NEV: The UNLV Runnin' Rebels will close out the four-game homestand with back-to-back games against Columbia on Sunday, Dec. 27, and Southern Utah Univ. on Monday, Dec. 28. Both games will tipoff at 7:35 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center (18,500). UNLV just concluded three straight games against a ranked opponent (vs. No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12; vs. No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19; vs. No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22).
All Runnin' Rebel games will be carried live on KXNT AM-840. Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick will call the action all season long. The pregame show for the Sunday and Monday games will begin at 7 p.m. Fans can bring their radio to the game and tune in to KXNT's radio broadcast inside the Thomas & Mack Center on 99.5 FM. Runnin' Rebel basketball can be heard on www.broadcast.com
TELEVISION: Sunday's game will be televised by FOX Sports West 2. Tom Kelly and Reggie Theus will call the action. Monday's game will not be televised.
RADIO/TV SHOW INFO: "Game Time with UNLV Hoops" television show will be shown every Sunday on KLAS TV-8 at 4:30 p.m. The show, with Head Coach Bill Bayno and host Chris Maathuis, features previews of upcoming opponents and highlights of previous games.
"The Bill Bayno Radio Show" can be heard live every Tuesday from Gordon Biersch (located on 3987 Paradise Road) at 7 p.m on KXNT AM-840 with hosts Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick. The weekly show features interviews with coaches, opposing coaches as well as listener call-ins. Listeners are invited to call in to the show at (702) 733-5968. The next two coaches shows will air on Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Jan. 5.
In addition every Runnin' Rebel game can be heard live on Teamline by calling (800) 846-4700. The Runnin' Rebel team access code is 1094.
LINEUPS: Here's a glance at the possible starters for each team.
COLUMBIA LIONS (4-6)No. Name Pos.Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.25 Justin Namolik F 6-6 Sr. 9.1 3.543 Erik Crep F 6-7 Sr. 10.0 2.944 Mike McBrien C 6-8 Fr. 6.6 5.114 Abe Yasser G 6-2 Sr. 4.4 4.0 apg15 Gary Raimondo G 6-2 Sr. 17.3 6.0
UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (4-6) Pos.Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.31 Shawn Marion F 6-7 Jr. 17.3 8.25 Kevin Simmons f 6-8 Sr. 12.7 4.934 Kaspars Kambala C 6-9 So. 13.4 7.111 Mark Dickel G 6-2 Jr. 6.2 7.1 apg3 Brian Keefe G 6-4 Sr. 8.3 1.2
PROMOTIONS: UNLV hosts Columbia on Sunday, Dec. 27 and Southern Utah on Monday, Dec. 28: 2,500 Runnin' Rebel basketball trading cards will be given out on both nights.
UNLV vs. OKLAHOMA STATE RECAP: No. 25 Oklahoma State defeated UNLV 81-69 on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The game marked UNLV's fourth straight loss and ended a string of three straight games against ranked opponents. UNLV broke out to an early lead of 11-6 on a 3-pointer by senior guard Brian Keefe at 17:02. Oklahoma State then outscored UNLV 23-7 over a 11:23 span to take an 11-point lead of 29-18 (5:39). UNLV then went on its own run and outscored OSU 15-5 to cut the lead to 34-33 at 1:24. A 3-pointer from guard Doug Gottlieb, who finished with a game-high 15 assists, gave the Cowboys a 37-33 halftime lead. The second half was close until the final five minutes. UNLV's biggest lead of the second half was 44-40 (15:26) on a jumper by junior forward Shawn Marion. Oklahoma State took a 5-point lead at 53-48 on a dunk by Adrian Peterson with 7:31 left. UNLV later tied the game at 55-55 on a layup by junior guard Mark Dickel with 5:37 left in the game. OSU then took control of the game and outscored UNLV 14-1 to lead 69-56 with 1:54 to play. Oklahoma State was led by Desmond Mason and Peterson who both scored 21 points. Guard Glendon Alexander added 16. Sophomore center Kaspars Kambala and Marion each recorded double-doubles. Kambala had 18 points and a season-high 13 rebounds and Marion had 18 and 10 rebounds. Senior forward Kevin Simmons added 16. OSU shot .509 (29-for-57) from the field and UNLV shot .444 (24-for-54). OSU shot .450 (9-for-20) from 3-point range and UNLV .313 (5-for-16). OSU shot .636 (14-for-22) from the line and UNLV .727 (16-for-22). UNLV outrebounded OSU 35-34.
REBEL BASKETBALL LUNCHEONS: The Rebel basketball luncheons featuring Bill Bayno will be held four times this season at noon at the Si Redd Room in the Thomas & Mack Center. Admittance is free to working media.
LUNCHEON SCHEDULE:
Tues., Dec. 15 Tues., Feb. 2Tues, Jan. 5 Tues., March 2
COULMBIA: The Lions are 4-6 on the season.
Holy Cross W 56-53New Jersey Tech W 69-58Quinnipiac L 54-52St. John's L 71-55Vermont L 67-66Colgate L 75-64Rutgers L 84-49Army W 61-50Stony Brook W 67-61 (OT)Lafayette (Dec. 10) L 81-61at UNLV (Dec. 27)
SOUTHERN UTAH: The Thunderbirds are 5-6 on the season. SUU is a member of the Mid-Continent Conference.
Weber State L 81-75Montana Tech W 66-46Montana W 74-70Cincinnati* L 76-63St. Mary's* L 85-77Notre Dame* L 81-77Youngstown State W 65-53Idaho State W 78-68Cal State Northridge L 83-77Louisiana Tech L 76-68California Baptist (Dec. 19) W 90-78at UNLV (Dec. 28)*Great Alaska Shootout
A STATISTICAL COMPARISON: Here's a look at Columbia and UNLV's statistical comparison in 1998-99.
UNLV COLUMBIAPoints per game 76.1 60.0 Opp. points per game 71.4 65.4Margin +4.7 -5.4Rebounds per game 36.4 29.8Opp. rebounds per game 35.0 39.0 Margin +1.4 -9.2 Field goal pct. .481 .411 Opp. field goal pct. .453 .4383-Pt. FG pct. .322 .294 Free throw pct. .640 .538 Opp. free throw pct. .584 .714 Turnovers per game 18.1 13.0Opp. turnovers per game 18.5 17.1 Turnover margin +0.4 +4.1
COLUMBIA HEAD COACH ARMOND HILL: He is in his 4th season at Columbia and his record is 28-60 (.318) .
SERIES HISTORY: Sunday's game between Columbia and UNLV will mark the first meeting between the two schools. UNLV leads the series against Southern Utah 14-7. UNLV defeated Southern Utah 72-59 on Dec. 23, 1996, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tyrone Nesby led UNLV with 27 points and 10 rebounds and Keon Clark added 22 and 14 rebounds.
UNLV vs. IVY LEAGUE: UNLV is 2-1 (.667) all-time vs. the Ivy League. UNLV's lone opponent has been Princeton. The last meeting was in last year's NCAA East Regional in Hartford, Conn. The Tigers defeated UNLV, 69-57.
SOUTHERN UTAH HEAD COACH BILL EVANS: He is in his 7th season and his record his 89-93 (.489).
SOUTHERN UTAH PROBABLE STARTERS:
F #21 Tarvish Felton (6-5, Sr.) 10.0 ppg/6.1rpgF #33 Jim Faulkner (6-6, Jr.) 9.5 ppg/3.4rpgC #34 Kenyatta Clyde (6-8, Sr.) 17.3ppg/7.6rpgG #25 Tyson Hancock (6-7, Jr.) 16.5ppg/5.5rpgG #32 Jeff Monaco (6-0, So.) 9.9ppg/5.2apg
RUNNIN' REBEL HEAD COACH BILL BAYNO: He is in his fourth season as the head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He is UNLV's 10th head coach in the 40-year history of Rebel basketball. He has a career record of 56-45 (.554) in four seasons at the helm of Runnin' Rebel basketball. Bayno has recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons (42-23 record over that stretch) and has guided UNLV to postseason play for two straight seasons. UNLV compiled an overall record of 22-10 in 1996-97 in Bayno's second season. UNLV more than doubled its win total from 1995-96 (10-16 record). UNLV advanced to the third round of the NIT. Last season, UNLV compiled an overall record of 20-13. The Runnin' Rebels had a remarkable run winning four games in five days in the WAC Tournament. UNLV posted victories over Hawai'i, Utah, Fresno State and New Mexico to capture the WAC Tournament championship and receive the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. UNLV reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 1990-91 season. UNLV faced eighth-ranked Princeton in the NCAA East Regionals in Hartford, Conn. Bayno served seven years as the associate head coach at the University of Massachusetts under John Calipari (now head coach of the NBA's New Jersey Nets). Other coaching experience includes: 1987-88: Assistant Coach, Baptist College (Charleston, SC); 1986-87: Graduate Assistant Coach, University of Kansas; 1985-86: Graduate Assistant Coach, Seton Hall University. Playing experience includes: 1980-82: Massachusetts and 1983-85: Sacred Heart University.
3-POINT GOALS: Since the 3-point field goal was adopted by the NCAA in 1986-87, UNLV has converted at least one 3-pointer in all 399 games played (counting 10 games this season). The Big West Conference experimented with the 3-point shot in the 1982-83, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons. During that period, UNLV connected from 3-point range in 53 of 64 games. The UNLV streak for games in which it sank at least one 3-point shot stands at 412. The last time the Runnin' Rebels failed to make at least one 3-pointer came against Long Beach State on Jan. 25, 1986. NOTE: The other two top schools with consecutive 3-point streaks (as of Dec. 15) are Vanderbilt (392) and Princeton (350).
HOME RECORD: UNLV has compiled a record of 44-16 (.733) under Bill Bayno at the Thomas & Mack Center over four seasons. UNLV is 35-10 (.778) over the last three seasons.
NOTES:
Pres-Season Ranking: The Runnin' Rebels were ranked 25th by Sports Illustrated's 1998 preseason Top 25 (Nov. 23 issue).
100-point Games: The 103 points scored against Sacred Heart in the season opener was the first 100-point game for UNLV since Dec. 30, 1994, at Central Florida. UNLV defeated Central Florida 103-90 in overtime...the last time UNLV scored 100 points at the Thomas & Mack Center was against Nevada, Reno on Feb. 25, 1993. UNLV won 100-93.
60-point half: UNLV recorded 60 points in the first half against Sacred Heart...the last time UNLV scored 60 points in a half was against UC Irvine on Dec. 19, 1992...the Runnin' Rebels scored 60 points in the second half in rout to a 115-97 victory.
Shooting 60 percent: UNLV shot .638 from the field (44-for-69) against Sacred Heart...the last time UNLV shot 60 percent or better in a game was against Air Force .608 (31-for-51) on Feb. 20, 1997 at the T&M.
Victory Margins: The 47-point victory over Sacred Heart marked the largest margin of victory under coach Bill Bayno...the 37-point victory over Troy State (95-58 on Nov. 16) tied the second highest margin of victory...UNLV defeated Chicago State (86-49) on Dec. 17, 1997.
Shooting 3's: UNLV shot 37 attempts from 3-point range against USC on Nov. 20...the 37 attempts is the most since the Runnin' Rebels attempted 46 (21 made) against Nevada, Reno on Dec. 8, 1990 at Reno.
Shooting 50 percent: UNLV has shot .492 (128-for-260) from the field over the last five games: shot .560 (28-for-50) vs. UNR (Dec. 2), .519 (27-for-52) vs. Arizona State (Dec. 5), .489 (24-for-49) vs. UCLA; .455 (25-for-55) vs. Cincinnati; .444 (24-for-54) vs. Oklahoma State...The Runnin' Rebels have shot .500 or better in 4 of 10 games and are 3-1 in those games.
Homestand and Stretch: UNLV is in the midst of playing 7 of 8 at home (which began with the Las Vegas Shootout).
UNLV 0-3 vs. PAC-10: UNLV is 0-3 vs. the PAC-10 this season. The three losses were by a total of 17 points (5.7 average), vs. USC 68-71; ASU 70-79; UCLA 67-72.
Two double-doubles in same game: Kaspars Kambala (18 points and 13 rebounds) and Shawn Marion (18 points and 10 rebounds) recorded double-doubles against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. It marked the first time that two players have recorded double-doubles in the same game since Feb. 5, 1998, at Air Force (Keon Clark 18 points and 11 rebounds and Kevin Simmons 15 points and 11 rebounds).
FIVE GAMES TO BE TELEVISED BY KBLR, TV-39, CABLE 9: UNLV Sports Network announced that for the first time it will offer spanish language broadcasts of Runnin' Rebel basketball. KBLR, TV-39, Cable 9 will televise five road games. Live studio commentary will be provided by Carlos Veliz and Ruben Herrera. The following is the television schedule for the five Saturday games: Jan. 2, 1999 at Cal Poly; Jan. 23 at TCU; Feb. 6 at Air Force; Feb. 13 at Rice; Feb. 27 at Wyoming.
UNLV PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES:
GREEDY DANIELS: Has appeared in 10 games (started 4) and is averaging 7.4 points, 4.2 assists and 3.0 steals (team leader with 30). Leads WAC with the 3.0 steals average. He dished out a career-high 10 assists in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Tied his career-high with 6 steals against Troy State on Nov. 16. Scored 11 points against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 14 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24 in his first start of the season. Played perhaps his best overall game as a Rebel against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored a career-high 23 points (8-for-9 FG, 2-for-2 3PFG) with 4 assists and 5 steals in a season-high 31 minutes. Scored 7 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in 31 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Averaged 8.5 points and 2.8 assists in four games as a starter (Nov. 27 - Dec. 5). Scored 8 points and had 4 steals in 17 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19.
MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 10 games (started 6) and is averaging 6.2 points and 7.1 assists (team leader with 71 and ranks fourth in WAC). Has recorded 377 career assists. Dished out 10 assists in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored 11 points and had a career-high 10 3-pointers attempted (1 made) against USC on Nov. 20. Dished out 6 assists in 31 minutes and committed only 1 turnover against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Had a strong game against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 7 points, dished out 6 assists, 3 steals in 28 minutes. Had a stellar performance against No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12. He scored a season-high 13 points (5-for-8 FG, 2-for-3 3PFG) and dished out 9 assists in 36 minutes. Scored 5 points and 4 rebounds and dished out a season-high 11 assists (one shy of career high) in a season-high 38 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19. It marked the sixth time in his career that he has recorded 10 or more assists in a game. Scored 8 points and dished out 7 assists in 36 minutes against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. Averaging 9.0 assists over his last two games.
ISSIAH EPPS: Has appeared in 9 games and is averaging 1.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. Recorded season-high in points (7) and rebounds (6) in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored 3 points, pulled down 4 rebounds and had 2 blocked shots in 13 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. He recorded 2 blocked shots in 5 minutes against No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12. Recorded 3 blocked shots in 9 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19.
DESMOND HEROD: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 4.8 points. Shooting .333 (5-for-15) from 3-point range. Scored a season-high 14 points (5-for-7 FG, 2-for-4 3PFG) against Troy State on Nov. 16.
KASPARS KAMBALA: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 13.4 points and 7.1 rebounds (second on team). Shooting .712 (47-for-66) from the field which ranks second in the WAC. Scored a career-high 25 points (11-for-13 FG) in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (all in the first half) against Troy State on Nov. 16. Scored 10 points and 5 rebounds against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 10 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. He did not play against UNR on Dec. 2 due to violating team policy. He came back with a strong performance against Arizona State on Dec. 5. He scored 12 points (4-for-7 FG) and pulled down 8 rebounds in 22 minutes. Scored 18 points (6-for-9 FG, 6-for-9 FT) and pulled down 8 rebounds in 30 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19. Recorded his 10th career double-double against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. Scored 18 points (6-for-8 FG, 6-for-7 FT) and pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds in 32 minutes. Has scored in double figures in 7 of 9 games. Has scored 20 or more points five times in his career. Averaging 18.0 points and 10.5 rebounds over his last two games.
BRIAN KEEFE: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 8.3 points. Shooting .404 (21-for-52) from 3-point range. Scored a season-high 15 points (3-for-9 3PFG) in 32 minutes against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 6 points on 2 3-pointers in 17 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 12 points (4-for-6 3PFG) in 28 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Scored 8 points (3-for-3 FG, 2-for-2 3PFG) in 25 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Scored 8 points and had 2 assists in 25 minutes against No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12. Over a six-game stretch (Nov. 20 - Dec. 12), averaged 9.3 points, shot .463 (19-for-41) from the field and .484 (15-for-31) from 3-point range. Scored 8 points in 28 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19. Scored 9 points in 35 minutes against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. He earned his sociology degree at the conclusion of the fall sememster.
SHAWN MARION: Featured in Sports Illustrated College Basketball Preview Issue with a two-page photo spread (The Stars of Tomorrow - Nov. 23). The team's most consistent performer. Appeared in 10 games and is averaging 17.3 points (team leader) and 8.2 rebounds (team leader). Shooting .559 (71-for-127) from the field and .765 (26-for-34) from the line. Scored in double figures in all 10 games. Scored 17 points against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14; 18 points and 7 rebounds against Troy State on Nov. 16. Compiled the team's first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 14 points (7-for-12 FG) and pulled down 9 rebounds and had 5 blocked shots in 30 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 12 points (all in the first half) and recorded a season-high 6 steals in 32 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Recorded his second double-double against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 17 points (6-for-9 FG) and pulled down 11 rebounds to go along with 4 blocked shots in 37 minutes. Posted a season-high in rebounds against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Recorded his second straight double-double (third overall) with 20 points (8-for-16 FG) and 12 rebounds in 37 minutes. Registered his second straight 20 point game against No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12. Scored a season-high 22 points (9-for-14 FG) in a season-high 39 minutes. Recorded his third straight 20 point game (7-for-15 FG, 2-for-4 3PFG, 4-for-5 FT) against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19. First Rebel to record three straight 20 point or more games since Tyrone Nesby in 1997-98 (first three games of season). Recorded his team-high fourth double-double against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. Scored 18 points (8-for-16 FG), 10 rebounds and 4 steals in 39 minutes. Averaging 19.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, shooting .543 (38-for-70) from the field over his last five games. Team-leader in minutes played with 312 (31.2), 18 blocked shots and second with 28 steals.
CHRIS RICHARDSON: Has appeared in 9 games and is averaging 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds. Pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored a season-high 6 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists against Troy State on Nov. 16.
KEVIN SIMMONS: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 12.7 points and 4.9 rebounds. Shooting .461 (41-for-89) from the field, .393 (11-for-28) from 3-point range and .756 (34-for-45) from the line. Scored in double figures in 8 of 10 games. Scored 17 points in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored a season-high 21 points (7-for-10 FG, 5-for-8 FT) in 32 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. Recorded his first double-double of the season (5th at UNLV) against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in 37 minutes. Scored 15 points (4-for-8 FG, 6-for-6 FT) and pulled down 8 rebounds in a career-high 40 minutes against No. 15 UCLA on Dec. 12. Scored 11 points in 32 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Dec. 19. Scored 16 points and dished out a UNLV career-high 5 assists in 35 minutes against No. 25 Oklahoma State on Dec. 22. Second on the team with 303 minutes played (30.3 average). Averaging 14.0 points over his last three games.
DONOVAN STEWART: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 4.8 points and 1.8 rebounds. Pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds in 12 minutes against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 4 points and had 2 rebounds in 21 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. In his first start of the season, he scored a career-high 19 points (7-for-9 FG), pulled down 6 rebounds in a career-high 35 minutes against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 9 points in 28 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Averaged 14.0 points in two games as a starter (vs. UNR and ASU).
RUNNIN' REBEL BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 4-6 Home: 3-3 Road: 1-1 Neutral: 0-2 WAC 0-0 WAC Home: 0-0 WAC Road: 0-0 Vs. Conference USA: 0-1 Vs. Big Sky: 1-0 Vs. Big 12: 0-2 Vs. Big West: 1-0 Vs. Ivy League: 0-0 Vs. Mid-Continent Conference: 0-0 Vs. New England Conference: 1-0 Vs. Pacific-10 Conference: 0-3 Vs. Trans America Athletic Conference: 1-0 Vs. West Coast Conference: 0-0 In overtime games: 0-0 When leading at halftime: 4-1 When Tied at halftime: 0-1 When trailing at halftime: 0-4 When outrebounding the opponent: 4-3 When tied in rebounding with opponent: 0-0 When opponent outrebounds UNLV: 0-3 When have less turnovers than opponent: 3-1 When tied in turnovers with opponent: 1-0 When have more turnovers than opponent: 0-5 When shooting better from the field: 4-1 When shooting worse from the field: 0-5 When shooting better at the free throw line: 3-4 When shooting worse at the free throw line: 1-2 When taking more shots than the opponent: 2-1 When taking fewer shots than the opponent: 2-5 When shooting more 3-pointers: 2-3 When shooting fewer 3-pointers: 2-3 When shooting the same 3-pointers: 0-0 When taking more free throws: 3-3 When taking fewer free throws: 1-3 When shooting better than 50 percent from field: 3-1 When shooting less than 50 percent from field: 1-5 When scoring more than 100 points: 1-0 When Scoring 90-100 points: 1-0 When Scoring 80-90 points: 2-0 When Scoring 70-80 points: 0-2 When Scoring less than 70 points: 0-4 When opposition scores more than 80 points: 2-0 When opposition scores less than 80 points: 4-4 In games decided by less than four points: 0-1 In games decided by 4-10 points: 0-2 In games decided by 10+ points: 4-3
