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Miners pick up Pivotal Win over Rice 24-21

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2015

They have been beaten down, torn to nothing and left to scraps for any chance to win a game. After a 16-plays, 73-yard drive, featuring a balanced attack from Mack Leftwich through the air and Jeremiah Laufasa on the ground, kicker Jay Mattox nailed...

Men’s and women’s team on the rise

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 3, 2015

The UTEP men and women’s basketball team have something in common; both are on the rise with rosters comprised of talented underclassmen and strong returning veterans. Last season saw both teams take a step back. Coming off one of their best seasons...

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game. Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

Bet smart this NBA season and go with the Golden State Warriors in June

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 3, 2015

Yes the NBA season has already begun, but that does not mean I can’t give out a belated prediction. Last season’s story lines were filled with injuries to star players, while this season’s early story lines seem to be more team centric. The Cleveland...

Miners look for back-to-back wins against Southern Miss

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2015

The UTEP football team will be back on the road when they take on Southern Miss this Saturday, Oct. 31. The Miners are coming off a 27-17 win over Florida Atlantic University–their first conference win of the season.The Miners are 3-4 and 1-2 in Conference...

Mets top Royals in six

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 27, 2015

The 111th edition of the World Series starts tonight with game one between the National League champions, the New York Mets, and the American League champions, the Kansas City Royals. It’s odd that these are the two best teams that the fall classic...

Guard play dazzles in Orange & White scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2015

In preparation for this season’s tip off, newcomers and returners of the UTEP men’s basketball team were able to show off their talents at the annual Orange vs. White scrimmage. The Orange squad, comprised of key players Hooper Vint, Dominic Artis...

Miners get first conference win over FAU

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 26, 2015

The Miners got their first win in conference play tonight against FAU 27-17. The Miners struggled early on, but were able to close out the game in confident form. “I’m proud of the way the guys fought, they fought extremely hard in all phases,...

Men’s basketball ready to excite in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 20, 2015

This Saturday, Oct. 24, the UTEP men’s basketball team will present itself to their El Paso fan base for the first time this season in their annual Orange and White scrimmage at the Don Haskins Center. With an offseason that has drawn plenty of headlines...

Miners look for first conference win after bye week

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2015

The UTEP football team will look to get their first win in three weeks this Saturday when they face the Florida Atlantic Owls at home. The game against FAU will be the first game between these two programs in school history. “We are coming off a...

Palacios making an impact as a freshman

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2015

Flashback to Aug. 21, freshman goalkeeper Alyssa Palacios prepares to start her first college game against Eastern Washington. Head coach Kevin Cross came to Palacios and gave her the starting job. Timidly and nervously, she jogged on the field and faced...