Who did UNLV lose to 1990?

Duke
The Runnin’ Rebels, coached by Jerry Tarkanian, entered the season as defending national champions and entered the 1991 NCAA tournament unbeaten, but lost in the national semifinal to eventual champions Duke when Anderson Hunt’s desperation three in the final seconds bounced off the backboard and into the hands of a …

Who beat UNLV in 1991?

until the shot hit the back of the rim and bounced away. Thirty years later, that 79-77 upset loss to Duke in the 1991 Final Four still stings. At the time, we knew the defeat ended UNLV’s undefeated season after 34 wins.

Who beat UNLV in 1989?

UNLV won three of its tourney games by 30 points, but got a scare from Ball State in the Regional Semifinal, winning by just 2….1989–90 UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball team.

1989–90 UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball
1989–90 record	35–5 (16–2 Big West)
Head coach	Jerry Tarkanian (17th season)

Who played for UNLV in 1991?

Larry Johnson
In his two years at UNLV, Larry Johnson averaged 21.6 points per game and was clearly the best player on the team, winning the coveted Naismith Player of the Year award, as well as the John Wooden award, in 1991.

Who was the starting five for UNLV in 1990?

1990 UNLV Runnin’ Rebels The Rebels were led by a trio of cold-blooded slayers: Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon and Greg Anthony.

Did UNLV ever go undefeated?

UNLV defeated Duke 103-73 in the 1990 National Championship game, equaling the most lopsided title game in history. Bill Rhoden, former New York Times sportswriter, current writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated: “They destroyed Duke. I thought that was the greatest college basketball team I’d ever seen.”

Who beat UNLV when they were undefeated?

UNLV defeated Duke 103-73 in the 1990 National Championship game, equaling the most lopsided title game in history. Bill Rhoden, former New York Times sportswriter, current writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated: “They destroyed Duke. I thought that was the greatest college basketball team I’d ever seen.”

Who was in the final Four in 1990?

It began on March 15, 1990, and ended with the championship game on April 2 in Denver, Colorado. A total of 63 games were played….1990 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Season	1989–90
Champions	UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (1st title, 1st title game, 3rd Final Four)
Runner-up	Duke Blue Devils (4th title game, 8th Final Four)