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Texas A&M and UTEP sports editors talk weekend matchup

November 1, 2013

The Prospector's sports editor, Edwin Delgado was interviewed by James Sullivan, sports editor of Texas A&M's student newspaper, the Battalion. The two traded dialogue on this weekend's football matchup between UTEP and Texas A&M. Read the...

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The BCS: Good in theory, bad in reality

The BCS: Good in theory, bad in reality

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 31, 2013

Unlike the majority of college football fans, I am dreading the day when the BCS system comes to an end and the day when the CFP (college football playoff) takes over. Over the years, the BCS has been filled with controversy and outrage, but in my opinion...

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#6 With a goal from Angela Cutaia, UTEP upsets Colorado College 2-1 on Oct. 27

Soccer secures a spot in C-USA tournament

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 29, 2013

The UTEP soccer team ended their home schedule with style and earned a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by defeating the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners on Oct. 25 and the Colorado College Tigers (ranked 27th in the polls) on Oct. 27 respectively. “These...

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Miners up against Manziel and Texas A&M Aggies

Miners up against Manziel and Texas A&M Aggies

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2013

The Miners, 1-6, will face the toughest challenge of the season yet on Nov. 2 when they travel to College Station, Texas to take on the 12th-ranked team in the nation, the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas A&M is the only nationally ranked team the Miners...

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Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational

Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational

Luis Barrio, Contributor October 29, 2013

It was a bit of a bittersweet ending for the team as they finished fifth out of 15 teams. The New Mexico State Aggies were crowned as champions of the tournament ahead of Colorado, San Jose State, Kansas State and UTEP. “I think we did make some...

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Volleyball drops consecutive games at home

Volleyball drops consecutive games at home

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 29, 2013

The Miners came in this week full of confidence after having swept Rice and Grand Canyon on Oct. 20 and Oct. 23, however, their spirits was dampened after a loss at home. “We worked hard, but were unable to execute when needed,” said head coach...

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UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

October 27, 2013

The Miners' basketball team suited up for the first time this year for the Orange and White scrimmage on Saturday. The Miners put on a show for a good turnout at the Don Haskins Center. The orange team beat the white team, 63-51. Junior forwards Julian...

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Miners play last two home games of the season

Miners play last two home games of the season

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team will play their last two home games of the season this weekend at University Field as they host in-state rivals the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners Oct. 25 and Conference USA leaders, the Colorado College Tigers, Oct. 27 UTEP...

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First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

Aaron Montes, Staff Photographer October 24, 2013

UTEP basketball fans will have their first opportunity to get a glimpse of the team and the newly designed floor at the Don Haskins Center this Saturday as the Miners will host its annual Orange and White scrimmage. The scrimmage will serve as...

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Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team came away with a 3-0 victory against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the second game of their four-game home stand, Oct 23. Coming off a home victory against Rice, 3-0, the Miners returned to Memorial Gym to face the 8-12 Antelopes....

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Triple-A team name and logo announced

Triple-A team name and logo announced

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 22, 2013

MountainStar Sports Group unveiled today at the Plaza Theater the name for the Triple-A baseball team in El Paso, which will be called the El Paso Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas beat out other finalists such as the Aardvarks, Buckaroos, Desert Gators and Sun...

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Miners begin a four-game homestand

Miners begin a four-game homestand

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

After having lost to Southern Mississippi on the road on Oct. 13, the Miners began a four-game homestand on Oct. 20 and defeated the Rice Owls in three sets in the first game. “We started a little slow in the first set, but in the end we pushed well...

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