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Former Miner athletes find success as UTEP graduate assistants

Former Miner athletes find success as UTEP graduate assistants

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

Just like after high school, many collegiate athletes go through the process of deciding on what they want to do after they graduate. Many players aim to land in professional athletic careers, but the bar to move on to that next level is set extremely...

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The Miners are off to a rough 0-3 start to the 2017 season.

Football vying for first win in Battle of I-10

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

In the 95th meeting of the Battle of I-10 between UTEP and New Mexico State, Miners’ head coach Sean Kugler and his squad feel desperate for their first win. Sitting at 0-3 this season, the Miners have been on a quest for a certain spark and some light...

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Palacios named C-USA goalkeeper of the week

Palacios named C-USA goalkeeper of the week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

Conference USA has voted UTEP’s Alyssa Palacios as goalkeeper of the week for women’s soccer, the league office revealed Monday, Sept. 18. It is the third such honor of her career. Palacios recorded six saves in the Miners 1-0 win at Southern Miss...

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The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Chihuahuas winning the PCL Championship on September 18.

Redbirds hold off Chihuahuas and take the 2017 PCL title

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

Despite a late effort by El Paso, the Memphis Redbirds were able to hold on and defeat the Chihuahuas 3-1, thus solidifying the Pacific Coast League Championship. The Chihuahuas had a chance in the bottom of the ninth inning when the winning run...

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Miners beat Southern Miss for fifth straight win

Miners beat Southern Miss for fifth straight win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 17, 2017

Kennadie Chaudhary (90’) scored a goal off a feed from Lauren Crenshaw with 59 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the UTEP soccer team to a 1-0 win at Southern Miss in the Conference USA opener for both schools on Sunday, Sept. 17. Alyssa Palacios...

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Miners blown out by Arizona 63-16

Miners blown out by Arizona 63-16

Daniel Mendez, Sports Reporter September 16, 2017

The Miners rushed for an abysmal 17 yards on the ground as the visiting Arizona Wildcats crushed UTEP 63-16 on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Sun Bowl. Last week against Rice, UTEP (0-3) managed to rush for a total of just 26 yards. Friday was the same...

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Chihuahuas beat Memphis 3-0 to hold off elimination

Chihuahuas beat Memphis 3-0 to hold off elimination

Prospector staff September 16, 2017

Franchy Cordero homered and singled, driving in two runs as the El Paso Chihuahuas avoided elimination in the PCL Finals against the Memphis Redbirds with a 3-0 win on Friday, Sept. 15. In the fifth inning, El Paso went up 1-0 on a home run by...

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Texas 12: The Horned Frogs stay hot and at the top

Texas 12: The Horned Frogs stay hot and at the top

Jason Green, Contributor September 14, 2017

A lot of teams across Texas faced off in week two and helped to split up the standings a little. After a postponement in week one, UTSA and Houston saw their first game action in week two also. The top-3 has not changed since week one, but beneath that,...

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Miners blowout New Mexico Highlands 8-0

Miners blowout New Mexico Highlands 8-0

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2017

UTEP’s fierce offense came out swinging in the first half and never looked back, extending their winning streak to four consecutive games with an 8-0 victory over the New Mexico Highland's Cowgirls on Wednesday at University Field. The Miners...

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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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