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The UTEP Miners will play New Mexico State University in the annual Battle of I-10 at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sun Bowl Stadium.

Battle of I-10 back at the Sun Bowl: UTEP to face off against NMSU

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

After a disappointing start to the season after losses to North Texas and No. 7 Oklahoma, the UTEP Miners (0-2) are looking for their first win against their I-10 rival, New Mexico State University (NMSU) Aggies (0-2).  There have been flashes of...

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Time to talk NFL football

Time to talk NFL football

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on the NFL standings.  After an offseason full of major moves, an exciting draft and a revealing preseason, the 2022-2023 National Football League season is sure to be one full of surprises...

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Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor September 6, 2022

Returning senior defensive tackle Kelton Moss, is making an impact on the Miners defense. Last year, Moss contributed in a big way for the Miners, making key stops and rushing the passer to force interceptions. Moss played a very big role on the defensive...

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Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on Fantasy Football.  With the 2022 National Football League season fast approaching, fantasy leagues are up and running. Here are the top three players in each position that you should consider...

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Prior to attending UTEP Mervin attended Hutchinson Community College but once Coach Dimel caught eye of him he knew he wanted to have him on his roster

UTEP football is an extended family for this offensive lineman

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

UTEP football’s offensive lineman Robert Mervin, known to his teammates and coaches as “Merv,” has been playing football since he was a child. While playing for UTEP, he has created close friendships with his teammates and has come to see them as...

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From left to right: Aaron Jones, Jordan Palmer and Will Hernandez. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia commons.

Revisiting UTEP’s professional football players

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 6, 2022

UTEP football has never lacked talent. Despite the struggle to win over the years, the amount of dedication and skill needed to compete at a Division I level is extraordinary. Throughout the years, players have found their way onto National Football League...

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Senior kicked Gavin Baechele kicks a 54-yard field goal, a career-high, in the 13-45 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners Sept. 3 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP football unsuccessful against No. 9 Oklahoma

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 4, 2022

The Miners (0-2, 0-1 Conference USA) were defeated by No. 9 University of Oklahoma Sooners (1-0, 0-0 Big 12 Conference) Saturday, Sept. 3 in Norman, Oklahoma with a score of 13-45.   UTEP won the toss but elected to defer in order to receive the...

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Setter Hande Yetis sets up the ball for her teammates during a game against South Dakota.

UTEP volleyball hosts ‘Borderland Invitational’

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 4, 2022

UTEP volleyball (2-4, 0-0 Conference USA) finishes 0-3 this weekend at the Borderland Invitational. The Miners fall to the University of New Mexico (3-1, 0-0 Mountain West conference) in a five-set match, Portland State University (1-3, 0-0 Big Sky Conference)...

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UTEP’s women's soccer team wins 1-0 against University of Nevada, Las Vegas on their field Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of UNLV Athletics.

UTEP soccer goes 1-1 on the road

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor August 31, 2022

The UTEP soccer team (1-3) fell to Southern Utah University (4-0) in a 2-1 nail biter. Sophomore defender Justice Tillotson was able to tie the game at 1-1 deep into the matchup, but the Thunderbirds offense broke the 1-1 tie later towards the end of...

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Miners collapse in first sellout game since 2008

Daniel Alec Lopez and Itzel Giron August 28, 2022

A lightning alert put a delay to the week zero showdown for the UTEP football team against the University of North Texas, but it did not stop the fans from showing up to see the Miners back in action. This was UTEP’s first sellout at the Sun Bowl since...

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Outside hitter Paulina Perez Rosas throws a toy volleyball out towards the crowd during senior night Dec. 2, 2021. The Prospector File Photo

UTEP volleyball prepares to run it back this season

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor August 24, 2022

After a historical 2021 season, UTEP volleyball kicks off the fall 2022 season with an exhibition match against Grand Canyon University at noon Aug. 20. The Miners officially start the season off at the Northwestern Invitational in Evanston, Illinois...

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PhotoWide receiver Mister Chavis, cornerback Walter Neil, and defensive back Verenzo Holmes celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 2, 2021.  Prospector File Photo.

UTEP’s long awaited football season is here

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor August 23, 2022

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Fresno State University in the Pub G Bowl last season, the Miners are looking to improve upon their 7-5 record from the 2021 season. UTEP has both new familiar faces returning on offense and defense. Last season the...

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