12/5/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - #UNLVmbb collected its second top-15 win of the season last night as the Runnin' Rebels defeated No. 15 Oregon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Social media was buzzing before, during and after the game!
Below is a glimpse of how it played out.
There was some buzz around #UNLVmbb and No. 15 Oregon heading into the game.
The Sixth Man will be in full force tonight. If you have a ticket prepare for a wild environment #unlvmbb 🤘🏻 pic.twitter.com/6mpVrfbCaj
-- Reb-Man (@UNLVRebMan) December 4, 2015
Finally #UNLVmbb game day! Let's do this. #UNLVvsOregon
-- Arnold M. Knightly (@KnightlyGrind) December 4, 2015
Good one tonight @MGMGrandGarden, 2 athletic teams really fun to watch: @SeanFarnham & I w/ @OregonMBB vs @TheRunninRebels 8pm PT #ESPN2.
-- Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) December 5, 2015
Basketball warm ups, uniforms, and shoes are set ready to go here at the MGM #unlvmbb pic.twitter.com/dfZtX43xy8
-- UNLV Equipment (@UNLVEquipment) December 5, 2015
Your #UNLVmbb starters for tonight's game vs. @OregonMBB at the @MGMGrand. Watch on ESPN2! Tip around 8:15 p.m. PT pic.twitter.com/ujJIM1CZsz
-- UNLV Basketball (@TheRunninRebels) December 5, 2015
#UNLVmbb opened the game with three 3-pointers, which everyone loved!
.@22gang_ with the first bucket of the game for #UNLVmbb. It's a 3-pointer. 949. pic.twitter.com/79wxrI39el
-- UNLV Basketball (@TheRunninRebels) December 5, 2015
Another triple, this one from Ike, and Rebels leading 6-0 two minutes into showcase game at MGM vs. Oregon. #unlvmbb
-- Raymond Brewer (@raybrewer21) December 5, 2015
Ike with his second 3-pointer in as many chances. UNLV leads Oregon 9-2. #UNLVmbb
-- Raymond Brewer (@raybrewer21) December 5, 2015
3-point goals everywhere #UNLVmbb
-- Travis RobertsUNLV (@VegasRebel15) December 5, 2015
#UNLVmbb was on fire in the first half!
Another late night of watching #unlvmbb against Oregon and wishing I was at the MGM Grand for the game. This one is off to a good start.
-- Michael Smoll (@thesmollone) December 5, 2015
Rebels looking great. Love the unselfish play! #unlvmbb
-- Las Vegas Locally (@LasVegasLocally) December 5, 2015
McCaw drains a 3, blow on his fingers to signal he's on fire. LOVE the confidence, Pat. Rebels 37-25 #UNLVmbb
-- Raymond Brewer (@raybrewer21) December 5, 2015
The boys love these rims at the MGM. Torching nets baby #unlvmbb
-- Chance Casas (@Karaoke_Jesus) December 5, 2015
Always love it when Rebels are supporting Rebels!
Rebellion/band/fans and UNLV MBB team-AMAZING! Great WIN Runnin Rebels! Lady Rebs hope u took notes.#ladyrebelgang pic.twitter.com/65iA4Z2Bhn
-- Kathy Olivier (@CoachKO) December 5, 2015
We're out at the @MGMGrand supporting @TheRunninRebels! Let's go boys! pic.twitter.com/25NMClgcf2
-- UNLV Football (@unlvfootball) December 5, 2015
Former Duck and current Runnin' Rebels @Ben_Carter13 was the topic of conversation due to his phenomenal play.
Ben Carter tho #UNLVmbb
-- Travis RobertsUNLV (@VegasRebel15) December 5, 2015
Ben Carter on 🔥🔥🔥 #unlvmbb
-- Las Vegas Locally (@LasVegasLocally) December 5, 2015
Love Carter's game. Finger roll, hustle block. Glue guy on this team. #UNLV #UNLVMBB
-- Rhett Butler (@RhettLButler) December 5, 2015
You think Ben Carter is kinda fired up?! #unlvmbb
-- Ryan Terrana (@RyanTerrana) December 5, 2015
.@Ben_Carter13 working on BOTH ends of the court! #BucketToBlock #UNLVmbb https://t.co/DLC7DrRXZZ
-- UNLV Basketball (@TheRunninRebels) December 5, 2015
At the half, #UNLVmbb led 47-33 and played very well in the first stanza. Fans took notice on social media.
Best half of #unlvmbb in 4 years. Now let's close it out. #beattheducks
-- Andy Robinson (@myallday3) December 5, 2015
Incredible half of basketball by #UNLVmbb.
-- Travis RobertsUNLV (@VegasRebel15) December 5, 2015
8 first half threes ... #UNLVmbb up 14 with their running, gunning offense and pressure defense! I'm loving this ..,
-- Bill Tarkanian (@Another24Hours) December 5, 2015
UNLV is smashing it right now against Oregon! 47-33 at half🏀 #runninrebels #UNLVmbb
-- Kekoa Roberts นักรบ (@kekoa_islander) December 5, 2015
GREAT first half Rebels!! Let's keep it up in the second! #UNLVmbb
-- Trevor Waters (@Trevnologies) December 5, 2015
I love this #UNLVmbb team. Growing before our eyes.
-- Shawn Cunningham (@VegasRebelFan) December 5, 2015
Some notable Runnin' Rebel fans were in attendance and some were keeping tabs from afar!
Go @TheRunninRebels @UNLVathletics - apparently I'm at the game. pic.twitter.com/Sxs361Ezk7
-- Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) December 5, 2015
Always Gotta Support #RunninRebs 😤 https://t.co/qKfgwHbeZe pic.twitter.com/H4YVyiVTqT
-- Anthony Bennett (@AnthonyBennett) December 5, 2015
Shout out to the unlvbasketball team on that W tonight..What a great win! Seats were legit as... https://t.co/E7MMBOumer
-- Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) December 5, 2015
Big night at MGM with @OregonMBB & @TheRunninRebels, Governor, Phil Knight, Bryce Harper, all in attendance. #NeedRedCarpet ESPN2 @ 11 pm ET
-- Brooks Downing (@BrooksDowning) December 5, 2015
@OregonMBB is the No. 15 team in the country for a reason and they lived up to that by making a run in the second half. That caused some nervousness amongst the Runnin' Rebel faithful.
I need a towel. #unlvmbb pic.twitter.com/MkSVYGbH9w
-- Celia (@growingaway) December 5, 2015
My anxiety level is off the charts. 🙃 #unlvmbb
-- Aaron (@N1oreo) December 5, 2015
But... down the stretch @BIGG_ZIMM came up big!
Zimmerman buries a jumper to break a stretch of over 10 minutes without a FG for #unlvmbb. Rebels lead 63-54
-- Adam Hill (@AdamHillLVRJ) December 5, 2015
And Big Zimm gets one to fall, finally. Love he determination. Does all the little things to be great. #unlvmbb
-- Raymond Brewer (@raybrewer21) December 5, 2015
Muscle through Big Zimm nice come on #finishstrong #unlvmbb
-- RussDzl (@RussDzl) December 5, 2015
@BIGG_ZIMM with some Kevin McHale moves. #unlvmbb
-- T McArthur (@militiamack) December 5, 2015
And then... @ike_nwamu hit a late three to ice the game. #WeLikeIke
I want to be like Ike #unlvmbb
-- RussDzl (@RussDzl) December 5, 2015
Wow Ike dagger #unlvmbb #rebels
-- Alex Mendez (@ax__mendez) December 5, 2015
Dagger! #unlvmbb
-- Derek Reed (@ShopDeVegas) December 5, 2015
Dagger 🗡🗡 https://t.co/ug0F8AvW6y
-- The Rebellion (@UNLVRebellion) December 5, 2015
Fans were fired up after the game (for good reason!) and they took to social media!
The best news that I've heard all day! #AndNow #UNLVMBB https://t.co/JTemphev6y
-- Zobi Naqshband (@Zobi) December 5, 2015
That's what's up!! Way to hunt those ducks Rebels!! #upset #unlvmbb #UNLV
-- Trevor Waters (@Trevnologies) December 5, 2015
Rrrrreeeeeeebbbelllllllsssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #unlvmbb #huntinducks
-- Brady Johnson (@Braydo15) December 5, 2015
Nice win tonight. This team is showing some potential. #UNLVmbb
-- Cris Juarez (@CrisJuarez2) December 5, 2015
This team has a great potential because of their chemistry. #unlvmbb
-- Steven Ray (@surgical702) December 5, 2015
How About Them Rebels #unlvmbb
-- Rich (@Just_Rich91) December 5, 2015
U N L V GO FIGHT WIN!!! #unlvmbb
-- keith lyle (@funnykeithlyle) December 5, 2015
Win with the Rebels!! Nice win!! #unlvmbb pic.twitter.com/b93rnusm7f
-- Scott Gulbransen (@LVGully) December 5, 2015
Rebels coming through with a second ranked opponent win this year🔥🏀 7-1 lets go Rebels! #UNLVmbb
-- Antonio M (@its_antonio12) December 5, 2015
Upset complete. Proud of @TheRunninRebels! #unlvmbb
-- Mychal Martinez (@MychalMartinez) December 5, 2015
Congratulations #unlvmbb, great game! https://t.co/Ie0cku09fK
-- MGM Grand Hotel (@MGMGrand) December 5, 2015
THAT'S RUNNIN REBEL BASKETBALL.
-- The Rebellion (@UNLVRebellion) December 5, 2015
AND NOW... some reaction from local media outlets
HUGE win for #unlvmbb 80-69 over No. 15 Oregon Highlights @11 on @News3LV pic.twitter.com/HD7ChOIhhL
-- Amber Dixon (@AmberNews3LV) December 5, 2015
#unlvmbb improves to 7-1 and now has two Top-15 wins. Strong start to the season
-- Las Vegas RJ Sports (@RJ_Sports) December 5, 2015
Game over: #UNLVmbb takes down second top-15 team in a week and a half. Rebels top No. 15 Oregon 80-69.
-- Taylor Bern (@TaylorBern) December 5, 2015
.@TheRunninRebels tonight be like-- #UNLVmbb pic.twitter.com/cVmjlOxnoO
-- FOX5 Las Vegas (@FOX5Vegas) December 5, 2015
UNLV's Dwayne Morgan flashes an "LV" after #UNLVmbb knocked off No. 15 #Oregon in Las #Vegas. pic.twitter.com/BdevzcQMMy
-- LasVegasNewsBureau (@LVNewsBureau) December 5, 2015
In 80 minutes against top 15 opponents this season, #UNLVmbb hasn't trailed for a second.
-- Taylor Bern (@TaylorBern) December 5, 2015
#UNLVmbb has a high degree of confidence & chemistry thx to @CoachDaveRice -This group has a chance to be special... https://t.co/JpOdTMt7cA
-- Bernie Fratto (@BernieFratto) December 5, 2015
The win caught the attention of national writers and analysts, and they had some swell things to say about @TheRunninRebels
UNLV's Stephen Zimmerman & Ben Carter combine for 22 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks in Friday night's win over Oregon. Tough tandem.
-- Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 5, 2015
While you were sleeping... #UNLV beat up on #Oregon at MGM... Impressive
-- Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) December 5, 2015
UNLV had a very balanced effort in knocking off Oregon last night. Five players in double figures. Zimmerman 12 rebs 4 blks.
-- Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 5, 2015
The skill and feel of Ben Carter and Stephen Zimmerman make @TheRunninRebels relevant. 2 guys that know who the are. Winning players
-- Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) December 5, 2015
@CoachTsimon @TheRunninRebels @MGMGrandGarden @UNLVRebellion Great win for you guys last night. See you in Tucson.
-- Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) December 5, 2015
Strong effort by a UNLV squad that will get a top-25 slot after Friday night's win over No. 15 Oregon. The... https://t.co/8BqIpuECEt
-- Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) December 5, 2015
UNLV hands No. 15 Oregon their first loss of the season https://t.co/d0PELqYifz
-- CollegeBasketbllTalk (@CBTonNBC) December 5, 2015
And even though the stat is wrong, SportsCenter mentioned #UNLVmbb
UNLV takes down No. 15 Oregon, 80-69. It's the first time UNLV has beaten a Pac-12 team by double digits. pic.twitter.com/rXu3FGMJdA
-- SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 5, 2015
Also some reaction from the Runnin' Rebel staff and players!
Great energy at MGM Grand Garden Arena last night. Runnin' Rebels fans were terrific. Proud of our team. #UnlvFamily
-- Dave Rice (@CoachDaveRice) December 5, 2015
Incredible atmosphere @MGMGrandGarden vs. Oregon. Thank you @TheRunninRebels fans and the @UNLVRebellion for bringing the noise to the strip
-- Todd Simon (@CoachTsimon) December 5, 2015
Proud of the team vs #15 Oregon. Led for all 40, got up 20, battled vs their run. Allowed 0 fast break pts, forced 15 turnovers, made 10 3's
-- Todd Simon (@CoachTsimon) December 5, 2015
-- Stephen Zimmerman Jr (@BIGG_ZIMM) December 5, 2015
Rebel Nation you guys were the difference tonight @UNLVRebellion thank you for keeping us going pic.twitter.com/U0YakVQBYo
-- Ben Carter (@Ben_Carter13) December 5, 2015
Nothing but respect for Coach Altman and the ducks but man this one feels good! So proud of this team #RunninWithTheRebels
-- Ben Carter (@Ben_Carter13) December 5, 2015
Great win #UNLVmbb pic.twitter.com/dh0xbgcymk
-- Ikechukwu Nwamu (@ike_nwamu) December 5, 2015
Shoutout to #RebelNation y'all energy makes the difference #6thman
-- Dwayne Morgan (@_theREALdeal15) December 5, 2015
-- Dwayne Morgan (@_theREALdeal15) December 5, 2015
