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UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

The UTEP softball team (12-23, 2-10 Conference-USA) lost 8-2 and were swept in the series against the University of North Texas (21-7, 10-2) April 3 at Lovelace Stadium. The Miners will try to re-group as New Mexico State University (NMSU) comes to town...

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UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Playing in style in and out of the game

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor April 6, 2022

Athletes have plenty of rituals to help get them in the zone, but before the game even starts, athletes will take advantage of being in the spotlight and dress to impress. Being able to express themselves through their fashion choices is an opportunity...

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LEFT TO RIGHT: In the ’80s, football uniforms included a white line across the sleeve and three lines running down the pants, while their helmets included “UTEP” spelled out.
Men’s Basketball uniforms in 1966 included the words “Texas Western” spelled out on the front and had shorter shorts than today. Women’s basketball uniforms included a wider
sleeve with a blue line above them along with a high V-neck cut with stripes along the neck. Photos courtesy of the UTEP Athletics Department.

The uniforms that made UTEP

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

A look at UTEP sporting attire through the years UTEP uniforms have been a staple part of UTEP Athletics and have evolved throughout the years. From time to time, the Miners like to pay homage to uniform designs worn in the past in what they call their...

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Miners win to tie series against LA Tech

Miners win to tie series against LA Tech

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 26, 2022

The UTEP softball team (11-8, 2-7) got a victory against Louisiana Tech University (19-12, 4-3) March 26 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners were able to  get in some good hits and drive in runs consistently.   In the beginning of the...

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A look at the female coaches who shaped sports at UTEP

A look at the female coaches who shaped sports at UTEP

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 25, 2022

UTEP has had quite a history of head coaches and assistant female coaches over the years and are being recognized for the hard work and effort they put into the athletic programs each year. Whether it be basketball, softball, or tennis, these coaches...

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Junior guard Destiny Thurman received an honorable mention for the All-Cconference USA team for the 2021-22 season and was recognized by C-USA in postseason awards.  Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez.

UTEP women athletes score season milestones

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 24, 2022

From current President Heather Wilson to making up more than 50% of the student population, women at UTEP continue to contribute to the success of the institution in academics. It comes as no surprise; they are also paving the way in sports.    From...

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The challenges of being a woman in sports

The challenges of being a woman in sports

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

While there have been a lot of steps in the right direction for women being accepted into sports, there is still a lot of room for both improvement and change. Sports journalism is an industry that needs to see more change as it is a male-dominated field....

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Krishna Jayasankar is a kinesiology major who represents UTEP as a track and field thrower. Jaysankar recently won silver in the women's shot put event at the Conference USA indoor track and field championship in Alabama.

Krishna Jayasankar goes the distance

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 22, 2022

Krishna Jayasankar Menon, UTEP track and field thrower, is the first female thrower from India to receive a division one scholarship, marking only the beginning of her athletic career at UTEP.  Jayasankar, a freshman majoring in kinesiology, was chosen...

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Junior guard Souley Boum lines up against a Western Illinois opponent at the Don Haskins Center on March 19 for round one of the CBI Tournament. Photo credit of Ruben Ramirez.

Miners win first round of CBI Tournament

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (20-13, 7-6 Conference-USA) won its first round match up against Western Illinois University (16-16) March 19 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were able to control the game early and not ever trail in this 80-54 victory....

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Miners lose in five innings to UTSA

Miners lose in five innings to UTSA

Prospector Staff Report March 14, 2022

The UTEP softball team (10-13) fell to The University of Texas at San Antonio on March 11 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. Early on, the Roadrunners were able to grab an early 2-0 lead, then took a 9-1 lead later in this game and never looked back.   The...

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UTEP men’s basketball team lost 66-59 against Middle Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championships at the Star on March 10.  Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners lose in quarterfinals to MTSU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-13, 11-6 Conference USA) fell in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament to Middle Tennesse State University (22-9, 13-5 C-USA) at the Ford Center Thursday evening. The Miners struggled to score in the first...

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The UTEP Miners win 74-64 against Old Dominion at the Star March 9 in the second round of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championship. Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners win first C-USA Tournament game in five years.

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 10, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-12, 12-7 Conference-USA) got their first conference win since 2016 against the University of Old Dominion (13-12, 9-9 C-USA) at the Ford Center Wednesday evening. The Miners dominated on the glass from the start...

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