UNLV vs UC Irvine - NIT Game 1 - 2026 | Rebels Escape with 75–72 Win UNLV secured a 75–72 victory over UC Irvine in NIT play, holding off a late surge from the Anteaters. Read the full recap by Payton Thomas (Life.of.Pay) with photography from Tanesha Towns (taneshatownsphotography) at the “NEWS” link in our bio section or at Franchise Sports Media. RunninRebels #UNLVRebels #UNLV #UNLVBasketball franchisesportsmedia.com/unlv-vs-uc-irvine-nit-tournament-game-1-2026