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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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Junior midfielder Angela Cutaia leads the team in goals and is second in assist. The Miners come into the C-USA tournament with the longest unbeaten streak at seven games.

Miners prime for deep run in conference tournament

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor November 4, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team is in Charlotte, NC, preparing to take on Louisiana Tech University in the first of what they hope will be three matches in the 2014 Conference USA women’s soccer tournament. After finishing the regular season with a tie...

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The Miners will look to win their fourth consecutive game since 2005 and become bowl eligible for the first time since 2010.

Miners look to earn a bowl bid on the road

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 4, 2014

UTEP will be on the road once again in search of their fourth-straight win when they visit the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. More than just raking up wins, this game will serve as the first game that the Miners can become bowl eligible. After a resounding...

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Senior defensive back Nick Gathrite celebrates in the end zone after celebrating a fumble recovery touchdown.

Miners dominate Southern Miss 35-14

November 1, 2014

The UTEP football team won their third game in a row against Southern Mississippi 35-14. The Miners won in a resounding win at home where they forced 5 turnovers and are just one win away from bowl eligibility. After a fumble on their first drive...

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Krystal Ejesieme (left) and Lindsey Larson (right) jump to attempt a block on the Southern Miss attack

Southern Miss edges out Miners 3-1

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 31, 2014

In their last match in the month of October, the UTEP volleyball team lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a competitive four set battle, 4-1 (25-17, 17-25, 25-20, 25-21) at Memorial Gym. The first 10 points were a microcosm of what the match...

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