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Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

In Conference USA there are 14 teams competing for a spot in the league tournament that is held at the end of each season, and only two of out the 14 schools will be left behind. UTEP’s women’s basketball team currently holds the 12th and final spot...

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Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 14, 2017

The secret is out: the UTEP men’s basketball team has continued to make waves after winning seven of their last nine games. Stats continue to show the improvement that the team has made throughout the season, but what has gone unnoticed is the defensive...

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Miners roll over Southern Miss 80-50

Miners roll over Southern Miss 80-50

Mike Flores, Reporter February 12, 2017

It was raining three's in UTEP’s victory over Southern Mississippi, on Feb. 11 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners earned their biggest win over a division one school this season, overcoming the Golden Eagles, 80-50. UTEP (9-15, 7-5 C-USA)...

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Miners shutout Dallas Baptist to win TCHC Championship

Miners shutout Dallas Baptist to win TCHC Championship

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor February 11, 2017

The UTEP men's hockey club used a strong second period and great defense to shutout Dallas Baptist 6-0. The win earned UTEP the first ever Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) Championship and a record of 30-3 on the season. UTEP entered the TCHC...

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Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Jeremy Caranco, Contributor February 10, 2017

Jeramy Razaeepour scored four of the Miners' five second period goals to help UTEP cruise past Texas Tech, 7-1. UTEP advances to the first ever Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference championship where they will face the Dallas Baptist Patriots tomorrow...

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Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

February 10, 2017

The Miners posted a 7-0 run in the last 3:35, they inched back from a deficit of 11 and they had three opportunities to tie the game or go-ahead in the final minute; but, it was not enough as they fell in the final seconds to LA Tech, 62-61. With...

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Tennis duo earns national ranking

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Throughout this spring season, UTEP women’s tennis doubles team Vivienne Kulicke and Milou Pietersz have racked up an impressive 6-1 record. And, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the duo is ranked No. 48 in the country. This...

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Aaron Jones tries to find time with girlfriend Nicole Lindsay while preparing or the NFL Draft.

UTEP athletes find love on and off the field

Augie Touris, Contributor February 7, 2017

For college athletes, dating can be a difficult task. When you are an athlete dating an athlete, that task can become even more difficult. The grind of a full school schedule combined with workouts, study hall hours and meetings can take up an immense...

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UTEP hockey enters playoffs as top overall seed

UTEP hockey enters playoffs as top overall seed

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor February 7, 2017

The UTEP men’s hockey club had a superb regular season and will look to continue that success into the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) playoffs, which will be played in El Paso from Feb. 9-11. The Miners finished the regular season with a...

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Softball is gearing up for the 2017 season, which begins in Arizona on Feb. 8 against Stanford.

Softball welcomes the 2017 season with trip to Arizona

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

In 2016, UTEP softball completed one of their most successful seasons to date, which saw the Miners clinch their fourth-ever conference tournament berth, a first since 2010. This year, UTEP is predicted to finish seventh in C-USA. Last season, the Miners...

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Five takeaways from the 2017 football signing day class

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

Head football coach Sean Kugler announced the 2017 signing class for the Miners on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Now that all the names are laid out on the table and preparation for spring ball has commenced, it gives the opportunity to look in depth at the recruiting...

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Dominic Artis and the men’s basketball team have been on an incredible winning run after losing 12 in a row earlier in the season.

Men’s basketball looks to continue winning ways against Bulldogs

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

At the start of January, the men’s basketball team was clawing for a win after losing 12 games in a row. “Fire Floyd” signs were seen in abundance at the Don Haskins Center, former starting forward Terry Winn left the team, and less and less fans...

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