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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

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 31, 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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Head coach Tim Floyd and the Miners have not yet won a game on the road this season.

Men prepare for Southern Miss, La Tech

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The Miners’ back-and-forth season continued on Saturday, Jan. 23, when they lost at home to Florida International University, 79-69. UTEP hopes to put that loss behind them as they take on Southern Miss on the road. The Miners (11-9, 3-4 C-USA) had...

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Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 23, 2016

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UTEP tops FAU in conference battle

UTEP tops FAU in conference battle

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 22, 2016

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Union gallery showcases '66 exhibit

Union gallery showcases ’66 exhibit

Adrian Broaddus, Spots Editor January 21, 2016

In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the 1966 men's basketball national championship, the union gallery will feature an exhibit titled "The Road to Glory." Brought by the office of student life, the gallery will run from Jan. 19 through Feb....

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UTEP Recreation Center will add 'Knocker Balls' to Intramural Programs

UTEP Recreation Center will add ‘Knocker Balls’ to Intramural Programs

Michaela Román, Photo Editor January 21, 2016

The UTEP Recreational Sports Department is adding Knockerball to their intramural program. As part of Miner Welcome Week, the Recreation Center will let students try out the knockerballs at Centennial Plaza. "The objective is you're playing soccer,...

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UTEP men's basketball team takes on Florida Atlantic on Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center.

Men’s team prepares for Florida Atlantic

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

The UTEP men’s basketball team returns home this week after losing three in a row to face Florida Atlantic at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (10-8, 2-3 Conference USA) are coming off a three-game on-the-road-losing...

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The UTEP women's basketball team has won six in a row, and currently holds an undefeated conference record.

Women’s team hopes to extend their winning streak to seven

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 19, 2016

The undefeated UTEP women will travel to Florida Atlantic on Thursday,  Jan. 21, in hopes to continue their undefeated conference record. For many, this season was considered a campaign to recover from last year’s disappointing 12-16 finish. The Miners...

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