The UNLV Lady Rebels basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada. The team currently competes in the Mountain West Conference. Since beginning in 1974, the Lady Rebels have an all-time record of 935âÂÂ572. In the 1988/89 season, UNLV had their most successful season in school history. That year, they went to their lone Sweet Sixteen and lost to Texas Longhorns 88âÂÂ77. The Lady Rebels are currently coached by Lindy La Rocque, who is in her seventh year at UNLV.
UNLV has retired three jersey numbers in its history. All three held school records for the Lady Rebels, with Thomas being the all-time leader in scoring (since passed) and assists. Jordan being the all-time leader in blocks and Frohlich being the all-time scoring leader and rebounder.
The UNLV Lady Rebels, have been to the NCAA Tournament eleven times. Their overall combined record is 3âÂÂ11.