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Pitching coach Sarah Plourde (left) works with junior pitcher Danielle Pearson (right) in the pitching cage.

New pitching coach brings wealth of experience

Jason Green, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

he Prospector It probably goes without saying, but it is a long way from Bristol, Connecticut, to El Paso, Texas. The move to El Paso is just the latest in a journey that Sara Plourde has traveled to reach the top of the NCAA record books and around...

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Then freshman forward Vince Hunter takes a jump shot in the 2013 Orange and White Scrimmage.

Miners look to dazzle in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

On Nov. 1, the 2014-15 UTEP men’s basketball team will showcase their talents to the city of El Paso for the first time this season in the fourth-annual Orange and White Scrimmage. It’s become common in men’s college basketball for there to be...

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This Saturday, the Miners will look to win three straight games for the first time since 2010.

Miners ready for Southern Mississippi

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

The Miners gear up to play at home against Southern Mississippi, after a resounding win against the UTSA Roadrunners. For the second straight week the Miners have left fans in awe as they continue to rack up important conference wins. The big win on...

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Miner defense makes history on the road against UTSA

Miner defense makes history on the road against UTSA

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

The UTEP football team came away with their most impressive win in the Sean Kugler era on Oct. 25, as they defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 34-0. As impressive as the offense was, the Miner defense was the story of the game. In Sean Kugler’s first 18...

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Sophomore midfielder Hannah Nicholson wins the ball against the Florida International defender this past Sunday.

Old Dominion last stop on Miners road to C-USA tournament

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 28, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team has reached the first of its goals this season with two wins this weekend that clinched a spot in the Conference USA tournament. With wins over Florida International and Florida Atlantic, the Miners reached 19 points and...

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UTEP goalkeeper Sarah Dilling attempting a save.

Miners defeat FIU, 2-1

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 26, 2014

In the UTEP women’s soccer teams last home match of the season, the Miners came through with the win against Florida International 2-1, at University Field. In the first half the Miners controlled possession and were on the attack for the majority...

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Miners triumph on Senior Night

Miners triumph on Senior Night

Juan Carlos Navarrate, Staff Reporter October 24, 2014

The UTEP Miners soccer team sent their seniors off in winning fashion on senior night. The Miners defeated Florida Atlantic University 2-1 Friday night in game dominated by the Miners on University field. Ironically enough it was the freshmen that...

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The Miners will play six consecutive games to close out their 2014 regular season.

Miners are rested and ready after bye week

Juan Carlos Navarrate, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

The UTEP Miners will seek to improve on their win against Old Dominion with another conference win against UT San Antonio. The Miners head to San Antonio coming off their second bye week of the season and a lot to play for with the second half of the...

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Senior center back Hannah Asuchak attempts to steal the ball from a UTSA midfielder.

Miners still in contention as regular season comes to a close

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 21, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team will begin another pivotal week of competition after winning big this weekend. The Miners hosted UTSA on Sunday and shut them out on their way to a 2-0 victory at University Field, which secured another double-digit win...

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Freshman striker Sarah Mullen prepares to score the second goal of the match

Dilling breaks shutouts record as Miners beat UTSA

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter October 19, 2014

There was no overtime needed for UTEP Women’s Soccer to get their 10th win of the season today at University Field against the visiting UTSA Roadrunners. Freshman Sarah Mullen scored her second goal of the year to seal the victory for the Miners...

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Freshman Coline Coessens attempts a attack against the Western Kentucky front line.

Hilltoppers trounce Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 19, 2014

Closing out there toughest home stand of the season, the UTEP women’s volleyball team lost to Conference USA co-leader Western Kentucky in straights, 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-16). After a well-contested match against Rice on Friday, the Miners seemed...

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Sophomore middle blocker Dominique Millette attempts an attack on the Rice defense

Rice defeats UTEP 3-0

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 17, 2014

Back in front of their home crowd for the first time in nearly three weeks, the UTEP women’s volleyball team’s two game win streak was snapped, as the Rice Owls defeated the Miners 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-18) at Memorial Gym. Rice jumped out to a...

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