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Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 31, 2016

UTEP junior standout running back Aaron Jones announced that he will enter the 2017 NFL draft on Saturday, Dec. 31. By doing this, Jones has decided to forfeit his final year of eligibility with the Miners to enter the draft. "First I would like to...

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Stanford hangs on to win Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 30, 2016

For the Stanford Cardinal football team to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Sun Bowl on Friday afternoon, the Cardinal defense was going to have to contain junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky and the Tar Heel passing game. They did not do that. Trubisky...

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North Carolina falls to Stanford, 25-23 in the Sun Bowl.

North Carolina falls in the Sun Bowl to Stanford on last second chance

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 30, 2016

In a tough Sun Bowl dual, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Tar Heels 25-23. “I got to give credit to Stanford for preparing their team so well,” UNC head...

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Prospy pick 'em: Sun Bowl

Prospy pick ’em: Sun Bowl

December 30, 2016

For the last game in Sun Bowl this season, The Prospector staff will chime in on their picks for the upcoming football game. Think you can predict the win and scores? Email your pick to [email protected] for your chance to be featured...

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The Sun Bowl: by the numbers

The Sun Bowl: by the numbers

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 29, 2016

Whether it is for your fantasy bowl picking game or for other more nefarious reasons, any edge can help this time of year. Here is a look at how Stanford and North Carolina match-up from a numbers standpoint. Offense: The North Carolina Tar Heels rank...

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Women's basketball soars past CSU Bakersfield

Women’s basketball soars past CSU Bakersfield

December 28, 2016

The Miners avoided their fifth loss in a row after defeating the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 74-61. Sparkle Taylor led the Miners with 16 points while Tamara Seda hit a double-double with 15 points and 17 boards. Next, the Miners will take on...

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Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Mike Flores and Adrian Broaddus, Reporter and Web Editor December 28, 2016

As he gazes over to his sideline and back to the field, junior standout quarterback Mitch Trubisky calls the play to his offense in a practice drill to prepare his Tar Heels for the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30. He does it with poise, energy and a spark....

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Stanford begins Sun Bowl preparation minus star running back

Stanford begins Sun Bowl preparation minus star running back

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 27, 2016

The Stanford Cardinal football team began their Sun Bowl practices in the Sun City minus star running back Christian McCaffrey on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The team looked crisp following the Christmas break, but there was no doubt that the missing McCaffrey...

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Tar Heels conclude first El Paso practice in preparation for the Sun Bowl

Tar Heels conclude first El Paso practice in preparation for the Sun Bowl

December 26, 2016

On a slightly breezy Monday afternoon, the North Carolina Tar Heels football team stepped foot on El Paso turf for the first time in anticipation for the Sun Bowl. After day one of practice at the Socorro Athletics Center on Monday, Dec. 26, head...

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Miners finish last place in Sun Bowl Invitational after loss to UC Irvine

Miners finish last place in Sun Bowl Invitational after loss to UC Irvine

Mike Flores, Reporter December 22, 2016

[gallery ids="20030,20034,20028,20032,20038,20040,20035,20031,20037,20036,20033,20027,20029 In the consolation game of the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational tournament, the UTEP men’s basketball team received last place for just the third time in...

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UTEP basketball loses seventh in a row

UTEP basketball loses seventh in a row

Mike Flores, Reporter December 21, 2016

  The UTEP men’s basketball winning drought continues following a 71-66 loss to Maryland Eastern Shore. The Miners are currently on a seven-game losing streak. The team is currently competing in the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the...

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Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational preview

Mike Flores, Reporter December 20, 2016

In the 55th year of the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational basketball tournament, UTEP will welcome in Maryland Eastern Shore, Akron University, and UC Irvine to the Don Haskins for 2016. The tournament will take place Dec. 21 and 22. UTEP...

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