LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV Rebels remain in Las Vegas and continue their longest homestand of the season - nine games - with a three-game, Mountain West series against their intrastate rival, the UNR Wolf Pack, at Earl E. Wilson Stadium. UNLV and UNR will square off Friday and Saturday at 6:05 pm, while Sunday's finale is slated for 1:05 pm.
 
The Rebels and Wolf Pack enter the weekend, conference series riding identical 6-5, come-from-behind victories at home Tuesday. Each squad rallied in the bottom of the ninth and won in walk-off fashion; UNLV got a two-run double from Jack-Thomas Wold to cap the four-run rally, while UNR's Jaylon McLaughlin scored off an error after hitting a game-tying RBI triple.
 
Historically speaking, UNLV and UNR first squared off in 1968 and have played a total of a total of 149 times. The Rebels lead the all-time series 84-65, with four of those victories coming in the last five meeting against the Wolf Pack. The Silver State squads last met in San Diego last year (May 24) at the Mountain West Championship; a game UNLV won 13-8 with help from a five-run ninth inning.
 
FOLLOW ALONG: Fans can follow the Mountain West series between UNLV and UNR through live stats and Twitter (@UNLVbaseball). Additionally, all three games will be streamed live via the Mountain West Network, while Friday's will also be aired on NBC Sports 920 the Game with Dug Dugless and former Major League Baseball pitcher Josh Towers on the call.
 
Links for live stats, video and radio can all be found at UNLVRebels.com.
 
ON DECK: MARUCCI BASEBALL WEEKEND: Marucci, which is UNLV's official athletic equipment supplier for its baseball and softball programs, will have representatives on-site for equipment demonstrations and testing, while merchandise will be available for purchase. Additionally, Marucci will have engraved bats available for individuals that sign up to support the Rebel Athletic Fund's "Drive For 5" philanthropic campaign
 
SILVER STATE SERIES: Not only do this weekend's games between the UNLV Rebels and UNR Wolf Pack count towards the Mountain West standings, but they have added significance in the Silver State Series presented by IBEW and Nevada Donor Network. To date, the Rebels leads the all-encompassing athletic and academic competition between the NCAA Division I programs in the state by three points, 13.5 to 10.5.
 
UNLV and UNR will continue the baseball series with three games in mid-April in Reno. The three-points allotted for the sport could be awarded then or - like last year - it could come down to game(s) played in the MW Championship, which will be held in May in Reno.
 
Dating back to the 2012-13 academic year, UNLV has beaten UNR five times (2013-16, 2018) and tied once (2017).
 
STAYIN' HOME: After hosting CSUN and UNR this week, the UNLV Rebels continue their homestand with a two-game, nonconference series against UC Riverside on March 26-27 (Tuesday at 6:05 pm/Wednesday at 2:05 pm) and then jump back into Mountain West play with three against New Mexico on March 29-31 (Friday and Saturday at 6:05 pm/Sunday at 1:05 pm).
 
During this lengthy stretch, which will span 13 days, the Rebels will square off against two Big West foes (CSUN and UC Riverside) three times as well as six more versus Mountain West competition (UNR and New Mexico).
 
UNLV is in the midst of playing 15 of 18 at Earl E. from March 5-31; a stretch that started with six straight at home prior to last weekend's road games at San Jose State.
 
PURCHASE TICKETS: Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 season. Season tickets are just $90 for adults (13 and older) and $75 for UNLV faculty, staff and alumni, and seniors (62-plus). Single-game ticket prices this season are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, faculty and staff seniors, and $4 for groups of 15 or more. Fans that purchase tickets online up to three hours prior to first pitch can get them for an advanced single-game price of $5.
 
All high school, middle school and elementary students are now free under UNLV's new admission policy. To receive free admission, high school students must present valid Nevada area school I.D. at the box office on gameday to receive one (1) complimentary ticket. All other students will receive a complimentary ticket at the box office (no I.D. required). Kids not yet elementary school age will continue to receive free admission for all UNLV Olympic sports.