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Roswell native finds success

Roswell native finds success

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor September 14, 2022

Former top ranked New Mexico volleyball player senior middle blocker Vittoria Price has enjoyed success with UTEP volleyball for the past two years.    Price was a multi-sport athlete, however she settled into volleyball because it is the sport...

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UTEP running back Ronald Awatt rushes the ball in a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

Defense picks up win in 99th Battle of I-10

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor September 11, 2022

The UTEP football team was back at home for the I-10 rivalry against New Mexico State University (NMSU). In the first half, the Miners had a slow start on offense, but the defense was able to give them the ball back with turnovers and strong play. The...

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UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

The UTEP Miners volleyball team competed in the 2022 Oral Roberts Volleyball Tournament this past weekend where they faced the Tulsa University Golden Hurricanes, the Abilene Christian University Wildcats and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.   Coming...

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Will UTEP Golf be a hole-in-one?

Will UTEP Golf be a hole-in-one?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

After an exciting 2021 season, both golf teams are ready to “tee off” starting Sept. 9 when the UTEP men’s golf travels to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the Gene Miranda Invitational Golf Tournament.  UTEP Miners Men’s Golf Preview  The...

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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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