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UTEP lands graduate transfer Keith Frazier

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 12, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team has added former SMU and North Texas guard Keith Frazier to the 2017-18 roster, UTEP athletics confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 12. The former McDonald’s All-American will have one year of eligibility, pending the approval...

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Handicapping the new athletic director

Handicapping the new athletic director

Jason Green, Contributor September 11, 2017

With the announcement that athletic director Bob Stull would be leaving UTEP after 19 years at the helm of the athletic department, speculation from all corners began. In the end, the only real opinion that matters is that of university president Diana...

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UTEP goalie Alyssa Palacios is third all-time in saves in UTEP program history.

Palacios carries team through tough start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 11, 2017

Not even halfway into her third year with the UTEP soccer program, junior goalkeeper Alyssa Palacios, has already rewritten the record books. The standout goalie is the heartbeat and backbone for the Miners. If Palacios plays well – UTEP can compete...

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UTEP running back Kevin Dove will use his family’s losses in storm as the motivation the rest of the season.

Hurricane Harvey leaves mark on Rice and UTEP players

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Saturday’s matchup between Rice and UTEP felt like more than just a game with the recovery efforts going on in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Rice head coach David Bailiff and his squad were 8,500 miles away in Australia, playing their...

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Miners fall to Abilene Christian in five sets

Miners fall to Abilene Christian in five sets

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 10, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team’s brief two-game winning streak was snapped as the Miners dropped a five-set heart breaker to Abilene Christian, 3-2, in the Borderland Invitational finale in Memorial Gym on Sunday, Sept. 10. The Wildcats struck first,...

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Cross wins 200th game as soccer head coach

Cross wins 200th game as soccer head coach

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 10, 2017

Vic Bohdan (46’, 58’) scored two second half goals to help the UTEP soccer team rally past Stephen F. Austin, 2-1, for its third straight victory at University Field on Sunday, Sept. 10. Head coach Kevin Cross notched career victory number...

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Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 9, 2017

Sean Kugler did not have the outing he wanted for the UTEP home opener. Rice accumulated 306 yards on the ground and held the Miners to just 26 yards rushing, as they conquered UTEP 31-14 on Saturday night at the Sun Bowl. “We got beat on...

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UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

Mike Flores, Reporter September 9, 2017

UTEP Volleyball (3-5) dominated Delaware State (1-8) 3-0 in their second match of the Borderland Invitational to put together consecutive wins for the first time this season. UTEP won all three sets soundly against Delaware State at home, 25-10, 25-15...

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Chihuahuas sweep Reno to advance to PCL finals

Chihuahuas sweep Reno to advance to PCL finals

Daniel Mendez, Contributor September 9, 2017

Hunter Renfroe’s go-ahead RBI double down the left field line in the eighth inning was the game-changer, helping push El Paso to a 7-6 win over the Reno Aces on Friday, Sept. 8 at Southwest University Park. The win on Friday gave the Chihuahuas...

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UTEP soccer secures second win in a row against UIW

UTEP soccer secures second win in a row against UIW

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 9, 2017

The Miners opened up the game with two locker room goals in the first nine minutes. The Miners went against the Cardinals on Sept. 8 and came on top with a 3-0 win. Freshman Vic Bohdan was the player of the night adding to her series of standout...

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Kapel claims gold in debut

Kapel claims gold in debut

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 9, 2017

Freshman Cornelius Kapel earned gold (20:05.6) in his debut for the UTEP cross country team at the annual Lori Fitzgerald home meet on Friday, Sept. 8. "It was exciting to see Cornelius win the race. Especially it being his first race here," head...

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Miners beat Samford in opener of Borderland Invitational

Miners beat Samford in opener of Borderland Invitational

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 8, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team won their second match of the season, taking down Samford 3-1 in the Miners' first match of the Borderland Invitational in Memorial Gym on Friday, Sept. 8. The Miners took the first two sets 25-22, 25-21 before the Bulldogs...

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