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Miners search for seven

Miners search for seven

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

For years, the women’s indoor track team always came in second or third in the Conference USA championships, until they got over the hump last year and won their first league title in history. In Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 24-25, the Miners defended their...

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Head coach Keitha Adams hugs graduating guard Chrishuana Parker after getting a gatorade shower from her team.

Miners defeat 49ers for C-USA regular season championship

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 28, 2016

by Adrian Broaddus The Prospector Lulu McKinney dropped two 3-pointers and totaled with 12 points in double overtime to help lift the Miners over the Charlotte 49ers 94-91. With the win in the back-and-forth contest, the Miners (25-2, 16-1 C-USA)...

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UTEP slides past Old Dominion to clinch share of C-USA title

UTEP slides past Old Dominion to clinch share of C-USA title

Charles Desouza, Contributor February 26, 2016

Cameasha Turner dropped 18 points and recorded seven rebounds in the Miners' 70-64 victory over Old Dominion to keep their undefeated (15-0) home record alive. With the win, the Miners clinched at least a share of the Conference USA championship. In...

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photo by Charles Desouza

Miners prepare for Old Dominion

Charles Desouza, Contributor February 25, 2016

After a two day rest period, the women’s basketball team kicked it into high gear during their last practice before they take on Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 25 in the Don Haskins Center. Starting time for the game is slated at 7:05 p.m. Old Dominion...

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Senior triple jumper Nickevea Wilson prepares for her final indoor C-USA championships.

Wilson on the hunt for gold in Birmingham

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

As the indoor season dwindles to a close, so does the collegiate career of senior triple jump standout Nickevea Wilson. Coming off her jump that ranked ninth in the nation at the Don Kirby Invitational, Wilson was awarded the Conference USA Female Field...

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The UTEP volleyball team lost their last match of the season to New Mexico State last Wednesday on Nov. 25.

Men’s rugby club team hosts its first game

Charles Desouza, Contributor February 23, 2016

The Miner men’s rugby team hosted their first home game in club history at the Sun Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 20. Although they could not capture the victory against New Mexico Tech (49-42), the Miners rejoiced in their inaugural home game. The team, who...

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The men’s basketball squad has won seven of their last ten games.

Miners seek seven straight

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

The Miners are in the driver seat after winning their sixth straight game this past weekend, and with the season winding down, they now travel to take on Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 25, in Norfolk, Va. UTEP (17-11, 9-6 Conference USA) will take on...

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Head coach Keitha Adams and her team have received votes in the AP Top-25 poll.

Women chase C-USA title

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

The women’s basketball team returns to the Don Haskins Center to finish off their final conference home games, taking on Old Dominion on Feb. 25 and Charlotte on Feb. 27. With two wins, the Miners (23-2, 14-1 C-USA) can clinch the top seed in the league....

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Miners avoid Golden Eagles' second half comeback for fifth straight win

Miners avoid Golden Eagles’ second half comeback for fifth straight win

Christopher Piñones and Adrian Broaddus, Reporter, Sports Editor February 18, 2016

The Miners men’s basketball team slid by Southern Mississippi, 78-73, Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP now has won five straight wins, making their win streak the longest in Conference USA. To start the game off, Lee Moore had a...

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Men’s team fights back to win four straight in league play.

Men’s team climbs up the conference poll

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

Prior to last week, the Miners were winless on the road (0-7). But after back-to-back wins over Florida International (84-74) and Florida Atlantic (89-82), the men’s basketball team snapped their traveling losing streak, while extending their win streak...

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Head coach Keitha Adams and her squad have won nine of their last ten games.

First place Miners hope to continue success

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff reporter February 16, 2016

The women’s basketball team will travel to Southern Miss (Feb. 18) and Louisiana Tech (Feb. 20) in hopes to continue  their charge at a conference title. The Miners (21-2, 12-1 C-USA) rest atop the conference at first place. They are currently undefeated...

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Softball prepares for DeMarini Desert Classic

Softball prepares for DeMarini Desert Classic

Christopher Pinones, Contributor February 16, 2016

The Miners’ softball team has started their season to a shaky start. After losing three of their first five games, the Miners hope to bounce back this weekend at the DeMarini Desert Classic at UNLV. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Miners will take on Nevada...

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