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Junior guard Earvin Morris attempts a layup over Aggie defenders.

Miners take Round 1 in Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

In the first round of the Battle of I-10 the UTEP men’s basketball team defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 77-76 in thrilling fashion at the Don Haskins Center in front of a ruckus crowd of 11,127. The game had a peculiar start as UTEP head...

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Freshman guard Lulu McKinney attempts a pass into the low post.

Miners trounce NAU by 24

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

Following a tough loss at Southern Methodist University on Sunday, the Lady Miners returned home to the Don Haskins Center to host the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona on Wednesday night. The Miners improved in almost every facet of the game from last...

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Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

Miners seek revenge in Battle of I-10

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor November 18, 2014

UTEP does not have many true rivalries, but the one it has with the school up the road in Las Cruces over basketball is as real as it gets. The UTEP men’s basketball team hosts the New Mexico State Aggies at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday night,...

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The UTEP club soccer team will play their first game in Memphis against the University of Virginia on Nov. 20.

Men’s club soccer ready for another crack at Nationals

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 18, 2014

For the second consecutive season, the UTEP men’s club soccer team is going to the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) National Championships. Starting on Nov. 20, the team will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, in hopes of winning...

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Junior running back Autrey Golden is UTEP’s all-time leader in kick return touchdowns with six.

A Golden year for a Golden Miner

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

For a player who is listed as running back for the UTEP Miners’ football team, Autrey Golden is much more than that. Golden is more than a versatile running back, and given his ability to run and catch, he is the football team’s version of a five-tool...

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Running back Nathan Jeffery scores the first of his three touchdowns.

Miners become bowl eligible

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 16, 2014

  The Miners continue their quest for a bowl bid on Saturday at home against North Texas. The Miners who were 5-4 and 3-2 in conference were set for their game against a North Texas team who was 3-6 and 1-4 in conference. The Miners fired on...

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Omega Harris elated after UTEP's victory over WSU.

Defense powers Miners to first win

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2014

It’s only the first official game of the season but the UTEP men’s basketball team’s defense was on point as they beat the Washington State Cougars 65-52 tonight at the Don Haskins. Led by Vince Hunter’s 14 points and career-high 16 rebounds...

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Senior defensive back Nick Gathrite leads the team in pass break ups and is 11th on the team in total tackles.

Miners looking for elusive bowl-bid win

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 12, 2014

After losing on the road to Western Kentucky, the Miners are back home looking to get back on track against North Texas. For the second straight week, the Miners will be playing for the chance to become bowl eligible. UTEP fell to the Hilltoppers, 35-27,...

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Sophomore middle blocker Dominque Millette attempts a kill against the Miners in the last conference home match of the season against Charlotte on Nov. 9. Millette is fifth in total blocks in Conference USA for the season.

Lady Miners continue to fight to end of season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 11, 2014

This past Sunday (Nov. 9), the UTEP women’s volleyball team lost for the 19th time this season against the Charlotte 49ers. Compiled with the other 18, the loss might not stand out to most because it all but ends the Miners’ hopes of competing in...

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Freshman point guard Lew Stallworth pushes the ball down court in the Miners Nov. 9 exhibition against Southeastern Oklahoma.

Men’s team ready for Washington State challenge

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 11, 2014

After a resounding 47-point win over Southeastern Oklahoma this past Sunday (Nov. 9), the UTEP men’s basketball team will open the 2014-15 season against a Pac-12 opponent Washington State at the Don Haskins Center. The season opener against the Cougars...

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Two Teams Two Different Paths

Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 4, 2014

After a historic season that saw the UTEP women’s basketball team soar to new heights, the 2014-15 squad will be drastically different in terms of players, excitement, fan support and on-court success. There is a massive hole left once the season ended...

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Two Teams Two Different Paths

Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 4, 2014

Basketball season has rolled around again and the mounting expectations are looming for the 2014-15 UTEP men’s basketball team. Coming off a 23-11 season and with only one player departing from last year’s squad, head coach Tim Floyd’s Miners have...

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