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Keitha Adams leaves UTEP women’s basketball as the winningest head coach in the team’s history.

Adams set to return home to Kansas

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 11, 2017

Former UTEP head women’s basketball coach Keitha Adams said her final farewell last week after 16 years at UTEP as she accepted the Wichita State head coaching position. Sixteen years that featured a 284-209 overall record, two NCAA tournament appearances...

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Steroids: the good, the bad and the ugly

Steroids: the good, the bad and the ugly

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 11, 2017

Steroids are known as one of the most controversial drug enhancements in America. Medically, corticosteroids are often prescribed to fight off a disease. However, athletes and fitness gurus use anabolic steroids to bulk up and get bigger. The steroids...

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El Paso Chihuahuas second baseman Diego Goris swings at a pitch against the Las Vegas 51's at South West University Park.

Chihuahuas pitching overcomes 51’s

Mike Flores, Reporter April 9, 2017

Chihuahuas pitcher Dinelson Lamet shut out the Las Vegas 51’s through five innings on the mound and picked up his first Triple-A victory as the Chihuahuas overcame the 51s 7-2 on Sunday afternoon. “Lamet is dominant; he’s got dominating stuff...

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UTEP splits Saturday Series with WKU

UTEP splits Saturday Series with WKU

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter April 8, 2017

On Saturday, April 8, the UTEP softball team and Western Kentucky split the two-game Saturday series at Helen of Troy Field. The Miners banked on reliable pitching in the earlier game, but could not find the same groove in the following contest.   The...

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Chihuahuas lose to 51s on late home run

Chihuahuas lose to 51s on late home run

Jason Green, Sports Editor April 8, 2017

The Chihuahuas stranded 15 runners on base on Friday night, only managing to bring two home, while the Las Vegas 51s sent the right pinch hitter to the plate at the right time to secure a 4-2 win in the second game of the season opening five game set. El...

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Chihuahuas win big on opening day

Chihuahuas win big on opening day

Jason Green, Sports Editor April 6, 2017

  The strength of the defending PCL Champion El Paso Chihuahuas roster heading into the home opener against the always tough Las Vegas 51s, appeared to be the pitching. That held true on Thursday night in front of an opening day crowd of 9,761,...

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Chihuahuas roster takes shape prior to opening game

Chihuahuas roster takes shape prior to opening game

Jason Green, Sports Editor April 6, 2017

When El Paso Chihuahuas pitcher Walker Lockett throws out the first pitch of the 2017 season to a Las Vegas 51s batter on Thursday evening, the book will officially be closed on the Chihuahuas’ 2016 Pacific Coast League championship season. Gone...

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A look at the best sports uniforms in UTEP history

A look at the best sports uniforms in UTEP history

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 4, 2017

Throughout the university’s history, UTEP has ventured through many different athletic uniforms. Both basketball and football have showcased some of the best and worst jerseys that the school has seen. Below, we highlight some of the best ones in program...

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UTEP tennis heads into their match ups with UTSA and NMSU with many injury concerns, but the Miners are still hopeful.

Miner tennis trying to overcome injuries to wrap-up season

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor April 4, 2017

The UTEP women’s tennis team (4-11) has lost four straight matches while being shutout in their previous two, to both Iowa State (4-0) and rival New Mexico (4-0). The Miners are seeking to get back in the win column, but more importantly, get healthy...

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Big road trips ahead for UTEP golf teams

Big road trips ahead for UTEP golf teams

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

From Thursday to Friday, April 6-7, the UTEP women’s golf team will travel to Maricopa, Arizona, to participate in the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic—their last invitational of the season before the Conference-USA Championship begins on April 17, in Fort...

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Head coach Keitha Adams discusses play with team.

Keitha Adams accepts Wichita State job

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

Former UTEP head coach Keitha Adams is leaving UTEP after 16 years to take over the head coaching position at Wichita State. "Keitha was one of my first hires and has been with us for 16 years. She has done an absolutely unbelievable job. We hate to...

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UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

The Miners football team will once again square off against the likes of former Western Atletic Conference (WAC) rivals New Mexico and Nevada according to UTEP Athletic Department officicals. “We’re excited to renew rivalries with old WAC foes...

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