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Bri Thomas scored the go-ahead goal against the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday, April 18.

UTEP soccer stunts PAC-12 teams

Christopher Pinones, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

The UTEP Miners’ spring exhibition games ended successfully over the weekend, making their presence felt against two PAC-12 teams and showcasing their strengths on the field. The Miners (5-1 exhibition) had an impressive 2-0 win over Arizona State...

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Aces hit three runs in the ninth to defeat the Chihuahuas

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 17, 2016

After the Chihuahuas scored five unanswered points through six innings, relief pitcher Derek Eitel allowed three runs in the ninth inning as the Chihuahuas fell 8-5 to the Reno Aces on Sunday, April 17. Aces catcher Tuffy Gosewisch rattled El Paso...

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McCutchen and Chihuahuas rally to defeat Aces

McCutchen and Chihuahuas rally to defeat Aces

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 16, 2016

After allowing three runs and four hits in the first inning, pitcher Daniel McCutchen led a come-from-behind rally and allowed only four more hits for the six innings he pitched as the Chihuahuas defeated the Reno Aces 10-3. The Chihuahuas (2-5)...

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Running back TK Powell evades a Louisinana Tech defender. Powell rushed for 150-yards against the Bulldogs.

TK Powell emerges as key weapon for offense

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

Once a walk-on football player, to having a break out game with 150-yards: that is the fast-forward journey of sophomore running back TK Powell. This spring, Powell is vying for the second place spot on the depth chart behind standout running back Aaron...

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Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson — brothers on the court

Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson — brothers on the court

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 5, 2016

HOUSTON — As Brice Johnson gazes in awe at his personal locker, Marcus Paige stares at his unlaced shoes. The national championship game April 4 against Villanova will be the last time the duo will throw on their jerseys, lace up their baby blue and...

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The 2-3 zone takeover

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 5, 2016

HOUSTON — After the Villanova Wildcats were embarrassed by the Oklahoma Sooners on Dec. 7, 2015 (78-55), it seemed as if head coach Jay Wright and his squad had a sour taste from the devastating loss. During the rematch on April 2 between the two teams...

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Danielle Pearson winds the pitch against UTSA. The women’s softball has won eight of their last nine conference games.

Softball falls to the Roadrunners

Christopher Piñones, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

The Miners fell to UTSA 10-5 on Sunday, April 3, after winning eight-straight conference games. Although they lost to the Roadrunners, the Miners were able to win two games in the series against UTSA, which secured a first-place spot for the Miners in...

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UNC vs. Syracuse: the battle of best offense vs. best defense

UNC vs. Syracuse: the battle of best offense vs. best defense

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 2, 2016

HOUSTON—Four years ago two different freshmen hobbled into a dorm room in Chapel Hill, N.C. They were inexperienced, unfamiliar with each other and straight out of high school. Now these two seniors—guard Marcus Paige and forward Brice Johnson—...

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Pat Forde of Yahoo! Sports and head coach for the Oklahoma Sooners Lon Kruger speak on behalf of Buddy Heild.

Five questions entering the OU-Nova game

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 2, 2016

HOUSTON—Tipping off the day in the final four round of the NCAA Tournament will be the second matchup between Lon Kruger’s Oklahoma Sooners (27-7) and Jay Wright’s Villanova Wildcats (35-5) on Saturday, April 2  in the NRG Stadium. During the...

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Chihuahuas and Padres Woo Crowd

Chihuahuas and Padres Woo Crowd

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

[iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fJc-35eyQw"] A sold-out Southwest University Park welcomed baseball back to the Sun City as the El Paso Chihuahuas took on the San Diego Padres March 31 in an exhibition match. The game did not go the...

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Senior guard Cameasha Turner tears up after the Miners fell to the Oregon Ducks, 71-67 in the elite eight of the Women’s NIT.

Miners fall in elite eight round against Oregon

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter March 29, 2016

The quest for the final four in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament ended abruptly for the Miners as they fell to the Oregon Ducks 71-67. UTEP losing to the Ducks marks the first time the Miners lost at home this year.  They had gone 19-0...

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Miners ended their second week of practice with their first scrimmage in a game-like situation.

Miners show growth in spring scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 29, 2016

The second week of spring football came to a close as the offense and defense scrimmaged for the first time on Friday, March 25. While the Miners used an up-tempo offense, the defense showcased defensive coordinator Tom Mason’s 3-4 scheme for the...

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