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UTEP men’s basketball looks to improve their season against NSU on Dec. 3 at home.

Men’s basketball searching for redemption against NSU

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball is coming off their first home loss of the new season against Southeastern Louisiana, 72-56, as they fell to 2-3 in their first five games of the year. They are looking to bounce back as they welcome Northwestern State on Dec....

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UTEP women’s basketball team is currently starting their second-worst start under head coach Keitha Adams (1-5).

Women’s basketball prepares for Houston Baptist

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

Leading into the 2016-17 season, UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keitha Adams knew that there would be growing pains with eight new additions to the team. Perhaps she did not anticipate it taking quite this long. The team is off to the second-worst...

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Aaron Jones­­—to the NFL or stay at UTEP?

Aaron Jones­­—to the NFL or stay at UTEP?

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 29, 2016

After they capped their 52-24 victory over the North Texas Mean Green, a wave of seniors stormed the field in excitement over their team’s victory. It was their last game wearing the orange and blue uniform and they stayed after the fireworks shot...

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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.

Kosgei defies barriers to exceed academically

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

One of UTEP’s cross country runners has enjoyed triumph on both sides of the spectrum, on and off the field. His name is Antony Kosgei and he is currently a sophomore majoring in environmental science. Kosgei comes from Eldoret, Kenya, and has close...

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Coyotes fall short in comeback bid, 12-6

Coyotes fall short in comeback bid, 12-6

Jason Green, Reporter November 27, 2016

The crowd never thinned and never wavered on Saturday night at the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 26, but the “Si se puede” chant would only bring the Coyotes to within three goals of the visiting San Diego Sockers before three late...

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Miners roll over UNT on senior day

Miners roll over UNT on senior day

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 26, 2016

It took Sean Kugler’s Miners eight games in conference to have a true beat-down on one of their fellow league opponents. Finally, on an overcast afternoon on Saturday, Nov. 26, the Miners both rolled over North Texas 52-24 and also spoiled any hopes...

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Men's basketball sophomore Winn plans to transfer from UTEP

Men’s basketball sophomore Winn plans to transfer from UTEP

Jason Green, Reporter November 26, 2016

Pending a meeting on Monday with the basketball team’s compliance director, sophomore forward Terry Winn plans to transfer away from UTEP as soon as possible. This news is following Winn being sent home by the team from the Gildan Charleston Classic...

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Which coaches are on the hot seat in Texas?

Which coaches are on the hot seat in Texas?

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 25, 2016

Seriously, what happened to Texas football this season for college football? Top ranked teams last year, like Baylor and TCU, crumbled this year during their rebuilding phases. Hopeful squads like Texas and Texas A&M fell bellow expectations, while...

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Basketball gets upended by Southeastern Louisiana

Basketball gets upended by Southeastern Louisiana

November 23, 2016

After the UTEP men's basketball made their debut in the Gildan Charleston Classic, they battled their way to 2-2 on the young season. The Miners beat an impressive Western Michigan squad, 85-75, and went toe-to-toe with Mississippi State where they...

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UTEP drops final game of the season to NMSU

UTEP drops final game of the season to NMSU

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter November 23, 2016

On senior day, Nov. 23, the Miners' volleyball team dropped their final game of the season in five sets to the New Mexico State Aggies, 20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 24-26, 12-15. It was also the last game that seniors Tatum Winter, Lindsey Larson, and...

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Jones selected as Earl Campbell Tyler Rose semifinalist

Jones selected as Earl Campbell Tyler Rose semifinalist

Adrian Broaddus, Online Editor November 22, 2016

The end of the season awards keep coming in for standout running back Aaron Jones as he was selected to the 2016 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Smifinalist on Monday, Nov. 22. Jones was only one of three running backs selected, including Rawleigh Williams,...

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Artis recognized as C-USA Player of the Week

Artis recognized as C-USA Player of the Week

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 21, 2016

After his noteworthy performance in the Gildan Charleston Classic throughout the weekend,  senior guard Dominic Artis received the Conference USA Player of the Week award on Monday, Nov. 21. During the three games over the weekend, Artis averaged...

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