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Sophomore cross country runner Antony Kosgei (#678) was named to the C-USA Honor Roll for his excellence in the classroom.

Cross country teams ranked second and third in C-USA Preseason Poll

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 23, 2017

Conference-USA’s front office has announced the 2017 cross country preseason poll for Miner teams. The men's team ranks second while the women rank third. The men’s team captured four first-place votes, just two votes behind No. 1 ranked Middle...

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Hernandez announced to AP Preseason All-America second team

Hernandez announced to AP Preseason All-America second team

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 22, 2017

On Tuesday senior offensive lineman Will Hernandez was named to the 2017 AP Preseason All-America second team. Along with this honor, Hernandez was announced to the 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List, noted by Athlon Sports on the Preseason All-Conference...

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Womens soccer falls to ACU in overtime

Womens soccer falls to ACU in overtime

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 20, 2017

After a dramatic double-overtime loss at NMSU Soccer Field on Friday, the Miners picked up their second loss of the season (2-1) against Abilene Christian University at University Field on Sunday. The Miners got off to a slow start in the first...

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Offense impresses with six touchdowns in final scrimmage

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 20, 2017

UTEP quarterbacks Zack Greenlee and Ryan Metz combined for five of six touchdowns for the offense as the Miners wrapped up their annual Ruidoso camp with a second and final scrimmage Sunday morning. Greenlee threw for three scores and Metz connected...

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Chihuahuas complete series win over Isotopes Friday

Chihuahuas complete series win over Isotopes Friday

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 19, 2017

In a one-sided victory, the Chihuahuas defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 8-1 on Friday night and won the series 3-1. With the victory, El Paso rests in second place and only two games behind first place. They still have 16 games left on their...

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UTEP women's volleyball players practiced a variety of drills to improve and sharpen their skills.

Miners beat Western New Mexico 4-1 in exhibition opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 19, 2017

The UTEP Volleyball team took down visiting Western New Mexico in five sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-27, 25-17, 15-11) in an exhibition matchup this Saturday. The Miners and Mustangs battled it out in a match that was close in nearly every set. UTEP claimed...

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UTEP track star decides to forgo collegiate career to run professionally

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

UTEP track and field star Emmanuel Korir decided to forgo his remaining three years of collegiate eligibility and run professionally after signing a contract with Nike. “Emmanuel started running well at the start of the indoor season, that’s when...

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El Paso fends off Albuquerque in game one

El Paso fends off Albuquerque in game one

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 16, 2017

In front of a loud 7,080 crowd of fans, the Chihuahuas were able to hold on to defeat Albuquerque 4-2 in the first of the four-game home series. Now, the hot Chihuahuas have won two in a row and six out of their last nine. El Paso opened up...

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Chihuahuas inch closer in playoff race with series split against Las Vegas

Chihuahuas inch closer in playoff race with series split against Las Vegas

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 15, 2017

Franchy Cordero had his bats going as he chipped in with three hits and two RBIs and the Chihuahuas beat the Las Vegas 51s 10-7 on Monday. Leading the way for the pitchers, Dillion Overton pitched five innings for El Paso and allowed five runs off...

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UTEP women's soccer falls to Arizona in exhibition game

UTEP women’s soccer falls to Arizona in exhibition game

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 14, 2017

Despite a late score by midfielder Lauren Crenshaw, the women’s soccer team fell to Arizona 2-1 on Sunday, in what was their first exhibition match in 14 years. It was a tale of two different offenses in the first half. The first 10 minutes of...

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UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 12, 2017

In preparation for the Costa Rica trip, the UTEP men’s basketball team held a scrimmage on Aug. 12 at the Don Haskins Center. The exhibition featured the returning players from last year’s team going up against the newcomers. It was the veterans...

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The miners warm up as they prepare to take on Southern Miss

Defense will be key to UTEP women’s soccer success

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 9, 2017

Young–not a rebuilding team—that is the mindset the UTEP soccer team is going with into the 2017-18 season. The Miners lost a total of 11 players from last year's squad, including some key talent in Bri Thomas, Aleah Davis and Bri Barreiro. However,...

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