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UTEP rifle hosts 10.9 day

UTEP rifle hosts 10.9 day

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 11, 2016

    The UTEP women’s rifle team hosted 10.9 Day at the UTEP rifle range, on Monday Oct. 10, to make the UTEP and El Paso community more aware of the collegiate rifle sport. The shooters became the coaches in this annual event to assist...

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Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

It was a frustrated, six-play, 17-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Quarterback Zack Greenlee hung his head in disappointment and warhorse tailback Aaron Jones hobbled off the field looking beat down. Jones plotted himself on the bench, partially...

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UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 8, 2016

  UTEP women’s rifle team went head-to-head in a two relay rematch this weekend against Nevada, where the squad added another loss to their record, losing to Nevada 4,644-4,617. Despite the loss, the Miners showed improvements in Air Rifle...

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Prospy Pick 'em: UTEP vs. FIU

Prospy Pick ’em: UTEP vs. FIU

October 7, 2016

Each week for the UTEP football 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 in...

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UTEP basketball is back

UTEP basketball is back

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter October 6, 2016

The Don Haskins Center has officially been reawakened-- all the nail biting games, buzzer beaters, game-saving stops, and posterizing dunks are back. UTEP’s men’s basketball team, for the first time this year, hit the hardwood eyeing the court...

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Nash and Taylor recognized on C-USA Preseason Team

Nash and Taylor recognized on C-USA Preseason Team

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

In anticipation for their 2016-17 season, UTEP women's basketball guard duo Jenzel Nash and Sparkle Taylor were named to the Conference USA Preseason Team. Nash led the Miners last season in points per game (13.8) and was second in assists per game...

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Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

After their dominant second place campaign in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational over the weekend, the UTEP men's cross country team leaped to a 12th place ranking in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association top-30...

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Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 4, 2016

The UTEP women’s soccer team managed to collect two wins through a three game road trip. The Miners to beat the Charlotte 49ers 4-3, in Charlotte, N.C. They closed out the road trip in Norfolk, Va. with a win versus Old Dominion2-0.   With...

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UTEP seeks mid-season redemption against FIU

UTEP seeks mid-season redemption against FIU

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 4, 2016

Instead of hanging their heads low after their 28-7 loss on the road against Louisiana Tech, the Miners’ football squad had their chins up after they lost their fourth game in a row. It is hard for a team to truly feel good after coming off their fourth-straight...

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UTEP rifle head coach Hannah Muegge (right) enters her second season as head coach for the Miners and has high goals for the coming years in the program.

Muegge targets success for rifle team

Mike Flores, Contributor October 4, 2016

The sport of rifling takes the form of a gem—they are rare to find on most campuses, and it takes a definitive, keen eye to have what it takes to excel in the sport. In fact, there are only 32 NCAA programs that hold a women’s rifle team, and the...

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Ability Awarness Week features annual wheelchair basketball game

Ability Awarness Week features annual wheelchair basketball game

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 3, 2016

As part of Ability Awareness Week, the Center for Accommodations and Support Services hosted the annual wheelchair basketball game where the El Paso Air Wheelers took on the Las Cruces Rollers on Monday, Oct. 3 at Memorial Gym.  

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Texas 12: Texas A&M Takes No. 1

Texas 12: Texas A&M Takes No. 1

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 30, 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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