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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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UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 5, 2017

UTEP basketball will come earlier than usual this year as the team is set to participate in a preseason tournament in Costa Rica from Aug. 15 through Aug. 20. The Miners will compete in three games in Costa Rica and will give the fans the opportunity...

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WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 2, 2017

WWE is bringing back its live show to El Paso on Sep. 25 after a five-year absence. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, U.S. Champion and indie wrestling veteran AJ Styles, former NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The...

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Wrestlers from El Paso and across the country battled it out in the N.E.W Wrestling ring.

Lucha Frontera’s light heavyweight tournament delights Coliseum crowd

Andres Gallegos, Contributor July 30, 2017

New Era Wrestling's weekly Lucha Frontera livened up the El Paso County Coliseum with its light heavyweight tournament on July 28. Lucha Frontera is produced by the local production company Empty Pockets. Empty Pockets, which provides New Era Wrestling...

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SeXecutioners slice Las Diablas in doubleheader

SeXecutioners slice Las Diablas in doubleheader

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 27, 2017

Las Viudas Negras and the SeXecutioners dominated the Sun City Roller Girls’ (SCRG) double header “Slice Girls” in their first bout of the season at the El Paso County Coliseum on Sunday. The first bout saw Las Viudas Negras beat Las Catrinas...

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