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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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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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