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

Miners show promise for the future even in a rebuilding season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor December 1, 2015

This past Wednesday, Nov. 25, the UTEP volleyball team fell in their final match of the season against the New Mexico State Aggies 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21). Despite being outmatched, the Miners put up a strong fight to conclude their season, in one of...

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At the end of the day injuries were too much to overcome for UTEP Football

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

The Miners’ goal this season was to repeat last year’s bowl bid and eventually win the first bowl game for the University of Texas at El Paso since 1967.  The Miners finished the year at 5-7 and without a bowl game bid for the second time in Sean...

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Give the Miners time and temper your expectations

Give the Miners time and temper your expectations

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor December 1, 2015

In the words of the great philosopher, Aaron Rodgers, fans of the UTEP men’s basketball team and media members alike need to relax. The Miners are 6-0 for the first time in 15 years and the local media is already propping them up as the best team coach...

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Senior guard Earvin Morris finishes with 12 points.

Miners win fourth straight

Sports Writer, Adrian Broaddus November 24, 2015

This season has shown that one night Dominic Artis will lead the troops. However, on the other nights, Lee Moore steals the spotlight. And that is exactly what Moore did in the 72-54 victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers. Finishing with 17...

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UTEP defeats Texas State Bobcats, 77-62.

UTEP beats Texas State 77-62

November 22, 2015

The UTEP men's basketball team picked up their second win of the season with a 15-point win over the Texas State Bobcats at the Don Haskins Center. Senior guard Earvin Morris and junior guard Lee Moore led the team in scoring with 17-points, three...

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Senior linebacker Jimmy Musgrave tackles Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon.

Miners fall on Senior Day to La. Tech 17-15

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 22, 2015

In the beginning it was sunny, slightly chilly, and decently attended. By the end of it was dark, cold, and empty at the Sun Bowl stadium as the UTEP football team lost to Louisiana Tech 17-15 on senior day. It was a heartbreaking loss for the...

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Come out and support seniors

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 17, 2015

At some point in time, the sun has to set on the career of student athletes. It is that time again for another senior day for the UTEP football team, with 20 Miners looking to leave the Sun Bowl with a lasting memory against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. It...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis scored 16-points, nine rebounds and eight assists against Loyola in the Miners season opener at the Don Haskins Center this past Saturday.

Miners ready for Texas State on Saturday

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

It is the same court, same coach and same arena. However, there are nearly all new faces on the court for the UTEP men’s basketball team. After their first win against NAIA Division I affiliate Loyola, the squad will face Texas State on Saturday, Nov....

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Senior tight end Cedrick Lang, along with 19 other seniors, will play his final home game this Saturday against Louisiana Tech.

Football team looks to end home schedule on a good note

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

After a tough 31-21 loss to Old Dominion on Saturday, Nov. 14, the Miners will be at home in a must-win situation against a very tough Louisiana Tech in their final home game of the season. “It was a disappointing loss for us on the road. It was a...

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Junior point guard Dominic Artis finishes the game with 16 points and 8 assists.

Miners hound Wolf Pack in season opener

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 14, 2015

Beginning its 95th season of basketball, the Miners opened their season with an electrifying 96-49 victory over the NAIA Division I Loyola Wolf Pack. Prior to the game, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd explained that the offense was expected to run a fast-tempo...

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The UTEP football team defeated the Rice Owls this past Saturday for the first time in five years.

Miners look to get back to .500 on the road against Old Dominion

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

After a 24-21 home win against the Rice Owls this past Saturday, the UTEP football team will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to take on Old Dominion on Nov. 14. The Miners and Old Dominion are both getting to the later part of the season with their bowl...

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Starr Breedlove looks to make an impact after sitting out

Starr Breedlove looks to make an impact after sitting out

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

After sitting out an entire season last year because of the NCAA transfer rules, guard Starr Breedlove returns to the UTEP women’s basketball team this season. Spending her senior season in the Sun City, Breedlove will use her quick agility to add depth...

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