UNLV and San Jose State have a long history of athletic competition. Here, we’ll take a look at the history of matchups between the two schools, focusing on the sports where more complete data is available.
Men’s Basketball: A Look Back
Let’s dive into the history of the UNLV versus San Jose State men’s basketball series.
Head-to-Head History
Our data covers games played from January 29, 2014, to February 25, 2025. The most recent contest was on February 25, 2025.
Streaks and Trends
Here’s a quick look at some notable streaks:
- Longest UNLV win streak: 10 games (January 3, 2018 – January 22, 2022)
- Longest UNLV losing streak: 2 games (December 28, 2022 – February 14, 2023)
- UNLV’s record in the last 10 matchups: 8 wins and 2 losses (February 19, 2021 – February 25, 2025)
Baseball Records
Here’s a look at the overall baseball records for the UNLV Rebels:
- Overall Winning Percentage: .491
- Overall Ranking: 102nd out of 135 teams
While the team’s rankings have fluctuated over time, they achieved a notable record of 41-13 in 2017.
In Closing
In men’s basketball, the historical data show UNLV and San Jose State have played a number of close games, although recent trends favor the Spartans. The baseball team’s overall record is similarly competitive.
It’s worth noting that publicly available data on these two athletic programs is somewhat limited, which restricts the scope of any meaningful comparison.