Las Vegas Aces Team Up: Free NGWSD Clinic
The Las Vegas Aces will team up with the UNLV Athletic Department on Jan. 31 to host a freefree pre-game clinic to all-sports athletes in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The clinic will be held at UNLV’s practice facility, Mendenhall Center, with doors opening at 9:00 am— ahead of the Lady Rebels basketball game against Colorado State at 12:00 p.m.
Please advise UNLV Lady Rebels Basketball for further details.
UNLV Heatin’ Up
Mar 17, 2023; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
UNLV Women’s Basketball continues to keep their foot on the gas this season, rolling strong in the Mountain West Conference with a 9-1 conference record (14-6 overall) and sitting just half a game behind San Diego State University for first place. Coached by Lindy La Rocque, the Lady Rebels rode a 7-game win streak just before taking a hard L to conference rivals SDSU. The Lady Rebels have proven there is zero backing down, grinding out a gritty road win over in-state rivals UNR with a 62-57 final in the Silver State Series presented by America First. Game highlights: #03 Shelbee Brown led with 15pts and 3 steals, #32 Meadow Roland added a double-double (13pts 10r), and #25 Aaliyah Alexander with a 10-piece.
The Lady Rebels are next on the road to “The Pit” on Jan. 28 to face the New Mexico Lobos.
Go Rebels!
Girls and Women in Sports Day | Feb. 4, 2026
The moment a daughter, childhood friend, neighbor, or beloved TV personality champions, supports, or dedicates their life to women’s sports, they help pioneer momentum of hard work established in an effort to honor the incredible achievements of women athletes.
Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; The shoes of Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) during the second quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
History
On February 4th 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5606, officially proclaiming February 4, 1987, as National Women in Sports Day. The proclamation highlighted historical barriers overcome by women athletes, the growth in participation post-Title IX (1972), and benefits like physical fitness, self-discipline, and leadership.
The Women’s Sports Foundation is an active ally that drives and shapes the voice of NGWSD, along with a broader ecosystem and culture shift from the systemic issues surrounding women in sports. Co-founding and powering since 1987 while honoring achievements and rallying for progress.
