The UNLV Hustlin' Rebels are set to face No. 22 Arizona State in a midweek matchup on April 8 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Historically, Arizona State has dominated the series with a record of 70-23-1 and won six of the last seven encounters. The Rebels recently concluded a challenging home series against New Mexico, where they secured one win out of three games. With a roster filled with newcomers, the Rebels aim to improve their standings in the Mountain West Conference, where they have been predicted to finish sixth this season.

By the Numbers
  • UNLV has met Arizona State 94 times since 1974.
  • UNLV has 26 newcomers this season, including 25 transfers and one freshman.
State of Play
  • UNLV split their recent series against New Mexico, winning 15-10 but losing the subsequent two games 7-6 and 12-2.
  • The Rebels' Drew Barragan extended his on-base streak to 16 games, while Jayden Hertel hit his first career home run in the first game against the Lobos.
What's Next

The Rebels will need to overcome their historical disadvantage against Arizona State to gain momentum going forward. Following the midweek game, they鈥檒l face New Mexico again over the weekend, aiming to improve upon last year鈥檚 1-2 series result.

Bottom Line

For UNLV to turn their season around, they must leverage their new talent effectively and break their losing streak against established opponents like Arizona State. The players' performance in upcoming games will be crucial for building confidence as they strive for better positioning in the conference.