UNLV has got something special going on. The Scarlet and Gray just put the finishing touches on a shocking 74-67 win over San Diego State, and suddenly they're the team no one wants to play in the Mountain West tournament

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team stayed hot on Tuesday night, knocking off the San Diego State Aztecs at home in Las Vegas, 74-67.

Provost Heavey has been at UNLV for more than 30 years— serving in various leadership roles, including senior vice provost, vice provost for undergraduate education and dean.

Chris Heavey, executive vice president and provost at UNLV, has temporarily assumed leadership of the university after Keith Whitfield abruptly stepped down as president Monday, Nevada higher education officials announced.

After leading UNLV through the pandemic and the 2023 on-campus shooting, Keith Whitfield announced late Monday he is stepping down as president effective at the end of that day.