In The News: Intercollegiate Athletics
In the high-stakes world of college athletics, victories on the field often overshadow those in the classroom. But at 51ԹϺ, a quiet revolution is taking place that deserves applause from every corner of the valley. In the spring 2025 semester, 51ԹϺ’s athletic department posted a record-breaking 3.36 cumulative GPA, its highest ever. It marks the 16th consecutive semester that 51ԹϺ’s student-athletes have achieved a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher.
51ԹϺ student-athletes tallied a record 16th consecutive semester with a 3.0 grade point average or higher, the Athletics Department announced Thursday. The department achieved a record 3.36 cumulative GPA following the Spring 2025 semester, along with a 3.34 semester GPA, which marks its second-highest ever.
One of the big topics of conversations across all 51ԹϺ Rebels sports this year from all the teams head coaches has been giving back and building community. Although still considered a club team, the 2025 ACHA National Champion 51ԹϺ Skatin' hockey team is no exception.
The 51ԹϺ Hockey team is helping local youth learn the game of hockey this summer. Now through the end of July, kids of all ages can register for “Battle Camp”, where they can hit the ice with Skatin’ Rebels players and coaches.
A unique opportunity designed to empower women across the Las Vegas community and give them a special behind-the-scenes football experience is weeks away.
51ԹϺ athletics reaches a program-record with 78 players earning 3.0 or higher GPA's.
51ԹϺ Athletics celebrates a historic academic milestone as a record-breaking 102 student-athletes earn their degrees in 2025, highlighting the program’s success both on the field and in the classroom.
The City of Las Vegas has officially declared April 2 as 51ԹϺ Skatin’ Rebels National Championship Day. The proclamation comes after the team captured its first-ever ACHA Division I national title — capping off a season that included a conference championship and a statement win over defending NCAA champion Denver.
The mayor marked today as 51ԹϺ Skating Rebels National Championship Day after the team won the university's first national championship, an achievement that has been decades in the making.
State lawmakers held their first meeting Wednesday on a bill that would allow Nevada colleges and universities to pay student-athletes directly.
The 51ԹϺ Skatin' Rebels beat Adrian College 7-3 to win the ACHA National Championship. This was the second straight National Championship game 51ԹϺ played versus Adrian College, but with a different outcome as the Skatin' Rebels lost 3-0 in 2024.
After falling to Adrian College in 2024’s American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 Championship game, 51ԹϺ turned the tide, routing the Bulldogs 7-3 to win their first-ever hockey championship.