Softball team finishes tournament unbeaten

Freshman Paxton Scheurer went 3-for-3 with three RBIS as UNLV capped an unbeaten opening weekend with an 11-3 win over Southern Utah in the Marucci Desert Classic softball tournament Sunday at Eller Media Stadium.

Reina Bondi scored three runs and had three of the seven stolen bases by the Rebels, who have started 5-0 for the third time in the program’s 35-year history and first time since 2007.

Rylie Nance went 2-for-2 with a double for the Thunderbirds (1-4), who were outhit 10-4.

Men’s tennis: At Los Angeles, the scheduled match between the Rebels (5-1) and Loyola Marymount (1-3) was canceled because of rain and will not be made up. a bat and the person’s bare skin, officials said. Anyone who touched the bat is urged to receive rabies vaccinations.

Celtics: An MRI examination revealed guard Kyrie Irving sustained a right knee strain Saturday in Boston’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, and the six-time All-star is day to day, the team said.

Charlie Neibergall The Associated Press Luka Garza (55) watches fellow Iowa forward Tyler Cook foul Northwestern center Dererk Pardon in the first half of the No. 20-ranked Hawkeyes’ 80-79 win Sunday.