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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Is there hope for UTEP men's basketball?

Is there hope for UTEP men’s basketball?

Daniel Lopez January 22, 2022

In the beginning of 2021fans were rejoiced by the hiring of head coach Joe Golding, former head coach of Abilene Christian University. There was excitement throughout the town and the sense that the Miners were on their way back to winning season’s...

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Alfred Hollins aims to make a basket at the UTSA game Jan. 20 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners get two straight wins in conference play

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2022

The UTEP Miners men's basketball team (10-8, 3-3 Conference USA) beat the University of Texas at San Antonio (7-12, 0-6 C-USA) Jan. 20 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners struggled on both offense and defense in the first half. However, UTEP would...

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UTEP softball will start their 2022 season off Thursday, Feb. 10 and will introduce several new players and Pitching Coach Lena Springer.

UTEP women’s softball team prepares for season

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 20, 2022

UTEP softball kicks off their 2022 season this spring with the UTEP Invitational.  The Miners have a weekend of doubleheaders Feb. 10-11, which wraps up with a game Feb. 13. UTEP is set to begin its season with a home opener against...

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UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor January 19, 2022

Legendary New York Jets wide receiver Don Maynard passed away Jan. 10 at the age of 86, only 15 days shy of his 87th birthday. Not only was Maynard an NFL Hall of Famer, but he was also a part of the Texas Western College Football program,...

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UTEP forward Alfred Hollins dunks the ball in a matchup against Old Dominion. The Miners took a victory in overtime, 78-70.

Miners pull off win against ODU in overtime

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 16, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team ( 9-8, 2-3 Conference USA) won in overtime against Old Dominion University (8-9, 1-1 C-USA) Jan. 15 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. The Miners manufactured enough offense and defense towards the end to take this...

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The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team lost 63-55 against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan. 14.

Miners drop another conference game

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter January 14, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (8-8,1-3 Conference USA) lost another conference game to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8-5,1-0 C-USA) Jan. 14 at the Dale F. Halton Arena. The Miners struggled to keep a consistent offense throughout the...

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Junior point guard Jamari Sibley dunks against Univeristy of Southern Miss on Jan,8 at the Don Haskins Center

Miners Bounce Back in Win Against Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter January 9, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (8-7, 1-2 Conference-USA) collected their first conference win against the University of Southern Mississippi (5-9, 1-1 Conference-USA) on Jan. 8 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners offense played as a unit, and...

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Wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton catches a pass against Washington State at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2021.

Central Michigan runs past Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor January 1, 2022

The 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl took place on Friday Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in El Paso, Texas where the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-4) took on the Washington State Cougars (7-6) where Central Michigan came out victorious with a final score...

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Jamal Bieniemy looks down the court for an open teammate against UAB on Dec. 30, 2021. Photo by: Ken Shepherd.

Miners fall in first conference game at UAB

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter January 1, 2022

The UTEP Miners (7-6, 0-1Conference USA) lost their first conference game to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (11-3, 1-0 C-USA) on Dec. 30 at the Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The Miners could not find their footing offensively and struggled...

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Running back Ronnald Awatt runs down the field against Fresno State on Dec. 18,2021, at University Field

UTEP falls short at the PUBG New Mexico bowl game

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor December 22, 2021

The UTEP Miners were defeated by the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 2021 New Mexico bowl game on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the University of New Mexico stadium with a score of 24-31.  The Miners are making their 15th postseason appearance, and their...

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UTEP gets a big victory against UNM at the Pit

UTEP gets a big victory against UNM at the Pit

December 14, 2021

The UTEP Miners (5-4) got a big victory against The University of New Mexico (5-5,) on Dec.12 at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Miners came out of this game with a 77-69 victory thanks to a balanced offense and stifling defense.  “I’m...

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The UTEP volleyball team celebrates with UTEP President Heather Willson after winning against Webster State at UTEP Dec. 7 at Memorial Gym.

UTEP beats Weber State to advance to NIVC Final Four

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

On Tuesday night UTEP (24-7) came out victorious over Weber State (22-10) in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship Quarterfinals after a three-hour marathon that consisted of five sets in front of a packed house.  The scores consisted...

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