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Unbeaten Miners soar over Falcons

Unbeaten Miners soar over Falcons

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Reporter December 14, 2015

The UTEP women’s basketball team played host to University of Texas Permian Basis, on Monday night. The Miners were able to keep UTPB in check as they won a dominating game 86-32. They are thus far perfect, rolling at 8-0. This win proved to not...

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The Miners will take on the UTPB Falcons Monday, Dec. 14 at the Don Haskins Center.

Undefeated Miners host UTPB Falcons

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor December 14, 2015

Keitha Adams and the Miners have not started the season 8-0 in two seasons; however, rolling on a 7-0 undefeated start, the group vies for their eighth win as they host the University of Texas of the Permian Basin today, Dec. 14, at the Don Haskins Center. The...

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Miners prepare for Washington State Sunday

Miners prepare for Washington State Sunday

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor December 12, 2015

On the road for the second time this season, the Miners look to snap their two game losing streak against the Washington State Cougars on Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Beasley Coliseum. The Miners (5-2) are coming off an eight-day final exam break. Head...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis leads the Miners assists and assist to turnover ratio through six games.

Men’s team shows grit in Corpus Christi Classic

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

After being crowned champions at the Corpus Christi Coastal Classic tournament, the UTEP men’s basketball is off to its best start in 15 years. It’s the first time since the 2000-01 season that the Miners have started 6-0. With the title, the Miners...

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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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