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Deion Hankins runs the ball against Old Dominion on October 2, 2021

Miners Win thriller to go 4-1 and win first conference game in four years.

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 4, 2021

The Miners (4-1,1-0) win in a thriller against Old Dominion University (ODU) (1-4 0-1) Saturday night, Oct. 2 at the Sun Bowl. The Miners took a commanding 17-0 lead in the first quarter, and the defense also played a part in that by forcing two sacks,...

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UTEP Rugby Club makes their way to Tokyo, Japan

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor October 1, 2021

A trip to Tokyo, Japan is set in Aug. 2022 for the UTEP Rugby Club.  UTEP Rugby Football club is a Division 1 rugby program founded in 1972. The Miners compete in the Lonestar Rugby Conference where they play against rugby programs in the...

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Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL preseason game

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor September 29, 2021

The Arizona Coyotes take on the Dallas Stars at the El Paso County Events Center 7 p.m., Oct. 3for the Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL preseason game. This game was originally supposed to be played in 2020 but was delayed a year due to the pandemic. El...

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Sara Serros, UTEP Cheerleader and a junior forensic science major, performs at Saturday's football game against UNM.

A New York opportunity for UTEP cheer and dance team

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter September 28, 2021

For the first time in UTEP history, both the UTEP cheer and dance teams have been invited to take part in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 25.   With the announcement posted on social media Sept. 5, both teams have asked...

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UTEP running back Ronald Awatt runs the ball down the field against UNM on September 25, 2021

Miners win a thrilling victory against UNM Lobos

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2021

The Miners (3-1,0-0) won in a thrilling match-up against the University of New Mexico (2-2,0-0) Saturday night, Sept. 26, at the Sun Bowl. The Miners were strong on defense but struggled on the offense to move the ball consistently. However,...

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UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 21, 2021

The Miners (2-1,0-0) are coming off 51-13 a loss to Boise State University Friday night. Their next opponent is the University of New Mexico on Sept 25.   UNM comes into this game with an offense that is complex. Last year they finished...

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Walter Dawn Jr. catches a punt kick during practice on August 16, 2021

A look into Miners Homecoming game against Old Dominion

Katrina Villarreal September 21, 2021

UTEP football faces off against Old Dominion University (ODU) at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Oct. 2 to close off UTEP’s Homecoming week. After canceling Homecoming last year due to COVID-19 the Miners are planning on making this night one to remember. The...

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Boise Broncos buck Miners in 54-13 loss

Boise Broncos buck Miners in 54-13 loss

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 13, 2021

The Miners (2-0) were in a tight contest in the beginning with the University of Boise State Friday night, Sept. 10, at Albertson’s stadium. In the first half, the Miners were able to move the ball on the Broncos defense but had problems scoring inside...

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UTEP Volleyball defeats NMSU in the Battle of I-10

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor September 10, 2021

UTEP Volleyball defeated rival New Mexico State University Aggies (NMSU) at the Memorial Gym Sunday, Sept. 5, in a five-set match to continue their undefeated streak; the Miners are now 6-0.   This is the first time the Miners have defeated...

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Tevita Tafuna high-fives Jalen Rudolph after a play at the B-CU game Sept. 4, 2021.

After a 38-31 victory against Bethune-Cookman, the Miners look ahead to face Boise State this weekend

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 9, 2021

The Miners are in a quick turnaround this week after a 38-31 victory against Bethune-Cookman University. Both teams exchanged touchdowns to the bitter end of the contest with the Miners coming out on top. UTEP faces a greater challenge in the University...

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Bethune Cookman Recap

Bethune Cookman Recap

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 5, 2021

The Miners (2-0) battled Bethune- Cookman University Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Sun Bowl in the first home game of the season. In the first half the Miners struggled to get into the endzone after getting good field position of off mistakes. They also...

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Coming off 30-3 victory against NMSU, Miners prep to take on Bethune Cookman

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 2, 2021

The Miners 1-0 will host Bethune-Cookman University Saturday, Sept. 4, after a 30-3 victory against the New Mexico State Aggies.  The offense for the Miners took a step forward and showed even more signs of improvement from last season. The defense...

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