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Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

After finishing the first quarter of play this season, the Miners will start league play against Southern Mississippi at home on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Miners defeated the visiting NMSU Aggies as expected, considering that they had done it seven consecutive...

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Womens soccer started their season strong, winning seven non-conference games before starting their Conference USA schedule.

UTEP soccer set to start C-USA play against UAB

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

After showing promise throughout their first half of play, the UTEP women’s soccer team will approach Conference USA league play after capping off their non-conference schedule. They open the second side of the schedule on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the University...

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UTEP falls to Army 66-14 on Sat. Sept. 17.

Army’s offense overpowers unprepared UTEP

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 17, 2016

“One nation, one team”: the slogan going into the special Army-UTEP game to honor veterans, soldiers, and others in the army. Throughout 60 minutes of play, it was truly one team, the Army Black Knights, who performed outstandingly in front of...

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One City. One Team. At What Cost?

One City. One Team. At What Cost?

Jason Green September 17, 2016

  After all of the pomp and circumstance had settled down, the flyover was done and all of the dignitaries had settled into their suites, it was time to finally play the most advertised game in the 2016 season of UTEP football against the Army...

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The Texas 12: Red Raiders Drop After Loss

The Texas 12: Red Raiders Drop After Loss

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 15, 2016

Editor’s Note: Every week, The Prospectors’ own Jason Green will rank all 12 Division I college football teams in the Lone Star State.  The Texas 12 power rankings are based on the results from the past week of games, along with the strength of wins...

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Chihuahuas blow past Oklahoma City in game two

Chihuahuas blow past Oklahoma City in game two

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 14, 2016

  It was a close game, then the bats came alive. Behind three hits and two triples from center fielder Manuel Margot, the Chihuahuas belted their way past the Oklahoma City Dodgers 10-4. Southwest University Park played baseball for the...

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Junior college transfer Lee Moore shoots at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center during his first meeting with the El Paso media.

Lee Moore ready for pro ball in Europe

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 14, 2016

Last season, Lee Moore was the go-to scorer for the UTEP men’s basketball team. He led the team in scoring, consistently made big shots, and was great under pressure. That success led Moore to make a life altering decision. He decided to forgo his...

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Chihuahuas rally in the eighth to win game one

Chihuahuas rally in the eighth to win game one

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 13, 2016

  The crowd was small and the deficit was large, two indicators of a less than positive night at Southwest University Park. But, the crowd was loud, the lead was short-lived, and as always the men in red and white made a game of it. Spotting...

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Sports weekend recap

Sports weekend recap

September 13, 2016

Chihuahuas advance to PCL championships After coming back from a game-one loss at home, the El Paso Chihuahuas rallied, winning the next three games in their five-game series against the Tacoma Rainiers. In the final game, Hunter Renfroe hit a go-ahead...

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UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 13, 2016

You have probably seen the billboards around town by now: “One city. One team.” Half of the words are draped in UTEP’s orange and blue colors and the other are in the gold and black of the Army Black Knights. The two teams have never met in football,...

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Junior tailback Aaron Jones and the Miners’ rushing offense will take on an Army defense that has only allowed 87.5 yards per game.

Miners prepare for run-heavy Army

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 13, 2016

It did not take much for UTEP head coach Sean Kugler to forget about the 41-7 loss against Texas. In fact, Kugler said immediately following the loss to the Longhorns, “there’s not long to dwell on this game—about five minutes—then our focus immediately...

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Longhorns' speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Longhorns’ speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 10, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Deep in the heart of Austin, David squared up with Goliath in front of 92,863 beaming Longhorns fans. And, from the opening kickoff, the Miners ran out of steam against 11th ranked Texas, as they fell 41-7. The game showcased two major...

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