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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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Junior guard Heaven Samayoa-Mathis dribbles against Tarleton's defender.

UTEP beats Tarleton to start season

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024
The Miners have started their basketball season, and despite a closely contested game, UTEP pulled out the victory in the end to start 1-0.
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UTEP men’s basketball team hosted its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez Oct. 5.

UTEP men’s basketball team holds open practice in Ciudad Juárez for the first time in program history

Christian Garza, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024
UTEP men’s basketball team made history Oct. 5, hosting its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez on the campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ).
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NBA teams were able to negotiate contracts with free agents outside of their team, starting on June 30.

The door closes on one NBA season while free agency opens the door for another

Joel Molina, Contributor/Photographer July 16, 2024

After a season that saw the Boston Celtics reign victorious as world champions, the National Basketball Association (NBA) allowed teams to negotiate contracts with free agents outside their current team on June 30, 13 days after the conclusion of the...

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Jane Asinde stares down the defense during a game against MTSU, Feb. 17.

Jane Asinde: From court to commencement

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer May 9, 2024

As the final buzzer sounds on her collegiate basketball journey, Jane Asinde celebrates not only a victorious career on the court but also a triumph in academia, marking her graduation from college as a testament to her dedication and excellence both...

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The NCCA hosted their yearly tournaments for both the men and women. Due to it having competitive play including possible upsets, and it is taking place mostly in March, the tournament was named March Madness. Photo courtesy of the NCCA.

March Madness recap

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

As March gave way to April, the NCAA women's and men's basketball tournaments crowned the champions for their 2023-2024 seasons.   For the women's side, the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks were crowned national women's champions on April 7, after...

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