Feb. 25, 2003

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THIS WEEK
vs. New Mexico * Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:35 p.m.
vs. Air Force * Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m.

SENIOR SEND-OFF
The UNLV women's basketball team (14-9, 5-5) hosts its final two home games of the season versus New Mexico on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:35 p.m. and Air Force on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Five graduating seniors will be honored prior to tip-off versus the Falcons. Both games will be broadcast live on KSHP 1400 AM radio and via an Internet link on unlvrebels.com with Bob Blum, the dean of West Coast broadcasters, calling play-by-play action for his 16th season with the Lady Rebels.

SCOUTING THE OPPONENTS
New Mexico (16-7, 6-4): The Lobos have won their last three contests which moved the team up to third in the latest Mountain West Conference standings. Seniors Jordan Adams (15.6 ppg) and Chelsea Greer (11.0 ppg) each are averaging double figures in scoring to lead the team. UNM is tops in the conference in scoring offense (69.5), rebounding offense (41.7), rebounding margin (+7.3) and blocked shots (4.04) among other categories.

Air Force (7-16, 1-9): The Falcons are on a six-game losing skid, since upsetting the Lady Rebels, 73-72, on Jan. 30 for only their second conference win ever in MWC play. Sophomore LaToya Howell was suspended indefinitely a day later on Jan. 31 and was the team's top performer in scoring (17.4 ppg), assists (7.0 apg) and steals (3.23 spg). For the season, the Cadets are shooting 39 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the charity stripe.

SERIES HISTORY
UNLV leads both New Mexico (17-5) and Air Force (11-2) in the all-time series. The Lady Rebels are undefeated at home versus both opponents in Mountain West Conference play.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Two-for-one admission will be offered as the Lady Rebels take on league rival New Mexico on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The UNLV vs. Air Force game presented by KTUD on March 1 features "Military Appreciation Day" with $1 admission offered to all fans with military ID. The game will tip-off at 2 p.m. for "Senior Day" festivities.

LEAGUE LEADERS
The Lady Rebels still lead the Mountain West Conference this week in two categories: steals (233) and offensive rebounds (326).

LADY REBELS AND THE RPI
In the latest WBCA/Summerville RPI index, the Lady Rebels are rated 105, New Mexico, 38, and Air Force, 234. Remaining regular season opponents: Colorado State (58) and Wyoming (56).

MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS (as of Feb. 25)

       Conference          Overall            W   L   Pct.    W   L   Pct.1. Utah         10  1   .909    20  4   .8332. BYU          7   4   .636    16  8   .6673. New Mexico   6   4   .600    16  7   .6964. Wyoming  6   5   .545    16  8   .6675. UNLV          5   5   .500    14  9   .6096. Colorado St. 5   6   .455    14  11  .5607. San Diego St.2   8   .200    8   14  .3648. Air Force    1   9   .100    7   16  .304