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Softball vs UIW

Softball vs UIW

Christopher Piñones, Staff Reporters February 12, 2016

Miners’ softball team had a split opening day, falling in their first game against Incarnate Word, 4-1, but bouncing back to defeat them 13-3 in the second game. “The first game they had the first-game jitters,” head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk...

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The Team That Made History

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

Throughout the week of the 50th anniversary celebration, ex-players from the 1966 national championship team relived old moments form the historic season. These players gave thorough accounts and stories about the five games they played in the NCAA tournament...

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Miners rally from 19 to top Hilltoppers

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 7, 2016

  Earvin Morris scored nine points in overtime as the Texas Western Miners stole the 94-87 win over Western Kentucky in the game that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1966 national championship. With 8:47 remaining in the game,...

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Miners stun Herd in high scoring thriller

Miners stun Herd in high scoring thriller

Christopher Piñones, Contributor February 4, 2016

Dominic Artis had a career-high performance Thursday night, as he put up 33-points and nine rebounds in UTEP’s 112-108 win over Marshall in the Don Haskins Center. Artis contributed greatly in the second half, shooting three 3-pointers after...

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UTEP Football head coach Sean Kugler introduces the 2016 signing class.

Miners sign 24 new prospects to the squad

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

UTEP football head coach Sean Kugler presented 24 new additions to the team on Feb. 3, who will sign their national letter of intent to play at UTEP. From Texas alone, the Miners gained 19 athletes. Out of the other 24 signees, two come from Washington,...

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The Miners (3-6 Conference USA) have lost three consecutive games.

Men’s team helps celebrate ‘66 champions

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 2, 2016

This week, the men’s basketball team begins the second half of their conference schedule as they host Marshall (Thursday, Feb. 4) and Western Kentucky (Saturday, Feb. 6) in the Don Haskins Center. Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky will honor...

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Head coach Sean Kugler will present the 2016 signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 3 in the Larry K. Durham Center.

Football seeks prospects for national signing day

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 2, 2016

Offseason recruiting comes to a close with national signing day drawing near. Football head coach Sean Kugler and his staff will present the 2016 signees on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Larry K. Durham Center. This recruitment process will be very important...

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Head coach Keitha Adams and her squad are currently ranked 28th in the nation according to the NCAA women’s basketball RPI.

Ten wins marks best start for women’s team

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 2, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team will take on Marshall on the road in hopes of continuing their undefeated record in conference play after picking up their 10th-straight win. UTEP (18-1, 9-0 Conference USA) will be playing against a Marshall team...

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Miners hound Bulldogs, 86-80

Miners hound Bulldogs, 86-80

Juan Carlos, Navarette January 30, 2016

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Miners pluck Golden Eagles in conference matchup

Miners pluck Golden Eagles in conference matchup

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 29, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team extends their win streak to nine after defeating Southern Mississippi 72-64 on Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Don Haskins Center. The game allowed fans to enter the game for free, in part of the annual Pack the House...

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The 1966 NCAA Championship Texas Western team poses with trophy March 19, 1966.

The pride and joy of a basketball city

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2016

El Paso has been called a basketball city time and time again. UTEP’s basketball programs are touted as the gems of the athletic programs at the university. It all began with the Texas Western men’s 1966 NCAA basketball championship 50 years ago....

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UTEP women;s basketball has won eight straight games and is currently undefeated in Conference USA .

Women’s post best start in program history

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 26, 2016

A historic season in the making rolls on for the Lady Miners as they come home to face Southern Miss (Thursday, Jan. 28) and Louisiana Tech (Saturday, Jan. 30) in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (16-1, 7-0 Conference-USA) are off to the best start...

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