When New Mexico takes the Thomas & Mack Center hardwood against UNLV Tuesday night, the Lobos won’t see Dave Rice on the sidelines.
The Runnin’ Rebels head coach and the university agreed to part ways midway through Rice’s fifth season, UNLV officials announced Sunday night.
Rice accumulated a 98-54 record in five years at UNLV, including a 9-7 mark to start 2015-16. But the team struggled in early Mountain West play with three straight losses. Rice’s resignation happened after Saturday’s 59-57 loss to Wyoming.
“I am particularly proud of our accomplishments, not only on the court, but also academically and in recruiting," Rice said in a statement from UNLV.