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The Prospector

Sr. Carlotta Mecaglia stretches her entire body with precision to strike the tennis ball.

UTEP tennis home opener sets the stage for an optimistic season

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor January 31, 2025
With a win for their home-opener, the UTEP tennis team is starting strong, and with five back-to-back home games left, the Miners are looking for victory.
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UTEP guard Ahamad Bynum (12) attempting a shot to bring up UTEP's score in the first half.

UTEP holds off Kennesaw State in final seconds of game

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer January 29, 2025
UTEP men's basketball defeated the Kennesaw State University Owls at home in a back-and-forth battle to stay on top of the CUSA standings.
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UTEP guard Delma Zita (5) shooting at the free throw line.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to the Liberty Flames in fiery Conference USA home opener

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor January 22, 2025
UTEP women’s basketball fell to the Liberty Flames, 75-64. Even with a comeback in the second half from the Miners, the Flames’ strong start with a 14-point lead by half-time made it hard for UTEP to close the gap.
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Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez speaks at a press conference on Jan. 10 at the Larry K. Durham Center.

Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez pays a visit to UTEP: The perfect fit

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2025
Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference Gloria Nevarez experienced firsthand how UTEP fits into the mold of the Mountain West, while propelling UTEP’s new “Climb Higher” initiative.
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UTEP men's basketball faces off against Liberty University on Jan. 16 in Virginia. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball extinguishes the Liberty University Flames in a thrilling close game

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor January 22, 2025
After a heated battle, UTEP reigned victorious over the Liberty Flames 72-70. After nine ties and 12 lead changes, the Miners came out victorious in the last 2.9 seconds of the game and gave UTEP its first CUSA road game win in a decade.
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The NFL Division Rounds will begin on Jan 18-19, to determine which teams will play in the conference championships. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend aftermath and student reaction

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.
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Kennedy Wells will join her sister Kameron Wells on the rifle team in the fall of 2025.

Sharpshooting sisters set their sights on UTEP rifle

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter January 15, 2025
Kennedy Wells, a standout sharpshooter from Granbury, Texas, is set to join the UTEP rifle team in the fall of 2025, reuniting with her sister Kameron Wells.
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Guard David Terrell protects the ball against New Mexico State player at the Don Haskins Center on Jan. 11.

UTEP’s men’s basketball six-game win streak ends with an upset by the Aggies

Diego Cruz-Castruita January 14, 2025
The UTEP men’s basketball team suffered a tough 85-57 loss to rival New Mexico State University in the Battle of I-10. Despite the defeat, the team aims to regroup, with players and coaches emphasizing the need for improvement and hardship.
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Although balancing athletics and academics was a challenge, Washington was able to succeed showing and commitment to both academics and athletics.

Senior Spotlight: Danika Washington, acing grades and breaking the barriers

Alyda Muela, Web Editor December 13, 2024
Senior middle blocker Danika Washington reflects on her time with Miner volleyball and explores her next chapter after graduation.
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The Miners returned home victorious against the Islanders. This marked Head Coach Keitha Adams’ 300th win. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP women’s basketball triumphs in first away game, defeating the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s basketball. The Miners come out victorious in first away game of the season against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christ Islanders, ending with an 11-point lead, 64-53. This win also marks Head Coach Keitha Adam’s 300th win with the UTEP program.
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The UTEP rifle team continues to climb up the rankings as they deliver strong performances. The team closed out by breaking the school record of overall aggregate score.

UTEP record-breaking performance falls short to No. 11 OSU in a ranked matchup

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer December 4, 2024
No. 14 UTEP rifle took on No. 11 Ohio State (OSU) Nov. 23 and 24. Even with strong performances across the board, the Miners would go on to drop both days to OSU.
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UTEP football players play defense against NMSU.

Texas reclaims the I-10, UTEP beats NMSU in Las Cruces

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
UTEP went to Las Cruces on a mission to avenge last year's loss to New Mexico State University and create hope for a fanbase desperate to believe. Despite a 24-7 deficit, the Miner’s mission was a success.
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