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The UTEP Miners lost to the Sam Houston Bearkats on March 6, by two points, with a final score of 89-87. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball wraps up season with losses to Sam Houston and LA Tech

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • March 10, 2025
UTEP men’s basketball team has lost their last two games of the regular season. Being outscored by Sam Houston, 89-87 and LA Tech, 76-58.
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After a loss of 76-75 to the Blue Raiders on March 1, the Miners will head back on the road one final time to play against Sam Houston on Thursday. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP falls a point shy of victory against Middle Tennessee

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025
An intense back and forth between UTEP men’s basketball (17-12, 7-9 Conference USA) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (20-9, 11-5 Conference USA) took place on March 1. The Miners were tough to the end but a tight crucial layup from the Blue Raiders would secure the opposing team’s win in the final seconds of the game.
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Seninor guard Corey Camper Jr. avoids Liberty player on Feb. 15. Camper put up 10 points against the Liberty Flames.

UTEP burned out at home to the Liberty Flame

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • February 22, 2025
On Feb. 15, UTEP men’s basketball collided with No. 2 Liberty University at home, ultimately falling short in an entertaining match. Though playing a competitive game, the Flames proved too much to handle.
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Assistant Coach Jareica Hughes is the fourth athlete from women's basketball to have her number retired at UTEP.

UTEP women’s basketball retires assistant coach Jareica Hughes No. 3 jersey

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2025
Jareica Hughes, assistant coach of The University of Texas at El Paso women’s basketball has had an incredible career in the sport. She received many awards as a student athlete playing for UTEP and now, as a coach, is getting her No. 3 jersey retired.
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Senior forward Derick Hamilton attempts to dunk the ball. Hamilton shot a total of 8 points against FIU.

UTEP swats away FIU Panthers for the Win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • February 21, 2025
In a nail-biting game against the Miners and the Panthers, UTEP men's basketball secured the victory against Florida International University Thursday night.
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Junior guard Portia Adams sizes up a defender as she looks to make a move during the matchup against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP falls to NMSU 85-60 for Battle of I-10.

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 19, 2025
In the second bout for the Battle of I-10, the Miners’ fell to rival New Mexico State University, with a final score of 85-60.
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UTEP loses their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Miners topped by Hilltoppers in first matchup since CUSA championship final

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 10, 2025
From one nail biting finish to another. Unlike their 73-71 victory against Kennesaw State, this time, it was UTEP on the losing end of a back-and-forth CUSA affair, losing their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74.
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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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Senior guard Ivane Tensaie scored UTEP’s first points in the game and continued to be a consistent offensive piece throughout the matchup leading her team in scoring with 23 points. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Blue Raiders steal momentum from UTEP women’s basketball, running off with the victory

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day despite 64-42 loss against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
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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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