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During the fall semester, UTEP has seven concurrent sports in season including volleyball, rifle, and football. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Being in the crowd is part of the UTEP experience

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2025
Sporting events are part of every college experience, and games at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are no different. The roar of the crowd on a winning drive, the synchronized cheer after a 3-point shot made, or tense air in Memorial Gym on match point, these experiences can be enjoyed by all students at UTEP.
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UTEP's Director of Sports Medicine, Andrew Ure, is the primary athletic trainer for the men's basketball team. he said sports medicine covers athletes' physical and mental health. Photo from The Prospector Archive

From physical to mental health, athletes receive support from UTEP’s sports medicine team

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • April 4, 2025
Behind the scenes of UTEP athletics, the sports medicine team plays an essential role in the athletes’ health and welfare.
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Christian Garza, a student supervisor at UTEP's recreational center, helps manage the Leadership Challenge Course.

UTEP Student Recreation Center’s hidden gem

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
Located behind UTEP Student Recreation Center’s, stands an impressive wooden structure that is part of the recreational sports department’s “Leadership Challenge Course” program. The recreation center’s challenge course is a program designed to help teams take an intentional look at group dynamics. Throughout the course participants work on teamwork, communication, planning and organization.
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Even in defeat, spirits still ran high for Carlotta Mencaglia with cheers and celebration of every point scored.

UTEP tennis loses steam against Western Kentucky University

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 31, 2025
UTEP tennis stepped up against Western Kentucky University (WKU) in a match that would be the fall of the Miners. Although the score would be 4-1, this halted UTEP’s two-match winning streak (6-5, 0-2 Conference USA).
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Locomotive player Ricky Ruiz won two fouls in his match with Phoenix FC.

El Paso Locomotive FC take on Phoenix Rising FC

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 26, 2025
El Paso Locomotive FC had its second home game of the season against Phoenix Rising FC. After a last-minute draw in its first match against the Colorado Switchbacks, the Locos continued their optimistic early season run.
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The UTEP Softball team only lost by one run in the first game of the doubleheader against LA Tech.

UTEP softball strikes out in back-to-back battles against LA Tech

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 26, 2025
UTEP softball returned to bat against LA Tech in an intense battle. Although both games ended in a loss, the battle against the Bulldogs spotlighted the Miners’ limitless potential.
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El Paso Locomotive FC takes the field for their 2025 home opener at The Southwest University Park, ready to face off under the Saturday night lights.

El Paso Locomotive secures a last-minute draw against Colorado Switchbacks

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 26, 2025
El Paso Locomotive FC fought to a dramatic 2-2 draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks on March 8, for its home opener, with Andy Cabrera’s last-minute goal securing the result.
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Many betting apps offer a cash-out option, allowing bettors to take a reduced payout before the final leg, parlay or bet is decided, helping lock in a win or limit losses.

The door to sports betting is closed for Texans, but can it be opened soon?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2025
People see ads for sports betting companies and apps all throughout the media, but while the activity is legal in most U.S. states, Texas is still one of 11 yet to legalize sports betting.
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Andrea Palafox has served as UTEP's head rifle coach for two seasons. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox echoes women empowerment to all

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 19, 2025
From being a 15-year-old exploring a male-dominated sport to becoming the leader of an all-female team, UTEP Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox carved her path in a sports world dominated by men.
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The overall score ended at 3-2 concluding with BSU getting the win at UTEP’s courts.

UTEP beach volleyball defeated in home debut

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Writer • March 19, 2025
The UTEP beach volleyball team lost 3-2 in their home debut against Boise State after tying up the series 2-2 following a 2-0 lead from BSU.
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Stephanie Han talks to the press after her work out ahead of her fight at the Warriors Edge boxing gym on Feb. 20.

El Paso Fighters Dominate at Ring Wars 15

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 19, 2025
Ring Wars 15 delivered an electrifying night of boxing on Feb. 22 at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring high stakes fights and rising talent. With local fighters shining on a stacked card, Ring Wars 15 further cemented El Paso’s reputation as a growing hub for boxing. Next Ring Wars is set to return to El Paso in mid-July.
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Senior Carlotta Mencalgia hits the ball to her opponent while playing against UC Irvine.

UTEP tennis struggles against UC Irvine

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025
Unideal weather conditions and player injuries contributed to UTEP’s (4-4, 0-1 Conference USA) losing sweep against the University of California, Irvine Anteaters (5-5, 1-1 The Big West Conference), on March 2. The Anteaters would not only hold off the Miners in doubles but in singles as well.
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