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Sophomore forward Luisa Vydrova shoots from mid-range on the court.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to WKU after late run

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball lost to WKU in a tense but quick game, resulting in a loss of 65-59. UTEP has lost back-to-back and will be taking on Middle Tennessee, as well as New Mexico State soon after.
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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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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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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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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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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP men’s basketball stuns UCSB Gauchos

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor November 25, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP men’s basketball.
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Luisa Vydrova rushes down the court against the UTSA Roadrunners Nov. 16.

UTSA Roadrunners dash with the win against UTEP women’s basketball

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer November 20, 2024
In a nail-biting game against the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Roadrunner’s (3-1, 0-0 American Athletic Conference), UTEP women’s basketball would ultimately fall short with a score of 78-73.
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Forward Derick Hamilton throws the ball looking to score during a game against The University of Texas Permian Basin.

UTEP men’s basketball crushes the Falcons

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer November 18, 2024
UTEP’s men's basketball (2-1, 0-0 Conference USA) wrapped up its third game of the season with a much-needed winning comeback. With a 20-4 lead from UTEP in the beginning, both teams hustled to the final score. Head Coach Joe Golding expressed his enthusiasm for the first half but noted the improvement still needed by the team.
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Guard Delma Zita avoids rival player from Morehead State University on Nov. 10.

UTEP women’s basketball soars above the Morehead State Eagles in second home game

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 14, 2024
UTEP women’s basketball comes out victorious against the Morehead State Eagles 68-41 in its second home game, starting the Miners’ winning streak. The night also honored El Pasoan and UTEP alumni Kayla Thornton with a retirement of her jersey.
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Women's basketball member Judy Marsh presented photos to Carol Ammerman in scrapbooks at the end of the first season. Photo courtesy of Carol Ammerman.

Celebrating half a century of women’s basketball at UTEP

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter November 11, 2024
From humble beginnings in a cramped gym with a $1,000 budget to making history and breaking barriers, the UTEP women’s basketball program has come a long way since its founding in 1974.
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Guard Ahamad Bynum jumps into the air in attempt to dunk the ball during a game against Sul Ross State.

UTEP men’s basketball dominates Lobos in season opener

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 9, 2024
On Nov. 4, UTEP men’s basketball faced off against Sul Ross State (0-1, 0-0 Lone Star Conference) at the Don Haskins Center for their first game of the year. In commanding fashion, UTEP took the win 102-55.
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