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Assistant athletic director stands out in a male-dominated field

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 4, 2021

In a field once predominantly dominated by men, UTEP’s Anna Claire Thomas sticks out as a rising star within the UTEP communications staff. She is currently serving as the assistant  athletic director , a position she has held since 2019 after leaving...

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Senior center Bryson Williams slams down a monster dunk versus Charlotte in the last home game of the season Feb. 28.

Miners strike gold on offense versus 49ers at home

Michael Cuviello, Daniel Lopez March 1, 2021

The UTEP Miners (12-10,7-8)  wrapped up a weekend sweep of the Charlotte University 49ers with a 77-62 victory Sunday afternoon versus the Charlotte University 49ers (11-10,7-9) with consistent offense and defense. In the game Saturday, the...

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UTEP sophomore Tessa Carlin goes on the offense against a Louisiana Tech defender in a 2-1 overtime win Feb. 28.

UTEP soccer wins over Louisana Tech in overtime

The  UTEP Miners (2-2-1, 1-0-0) beat Lousiana Tech (6-3-0, 0-1-0) Lady Techsters in a defensive-minded match with a late 96th-minute goal from sophomore Tessa Carlin in the first overtime period. The goal earned UTEP a victory in the team’s Conference...

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UTEP sophomore transfer guard Destiny Lopes lines up for a jump shot against Florida Atlantic Feb. 22.

Miners close out strong regular season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 1, 2021

The UTEP Miner (16-7, 13-5) women’s basketball came back from 8 points down in the final quarter to get a 71-68 must-win conference game over the  Charlotte 49ers (9-8, 8-4) on the road  Saturday.   After not being able to overcome a 40-22 halftime...

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Junior Serena Patterson spikes the ball over the net for a kill against UTSA  Feb. 23.

Miners straight-set victory seals sweep of Roadrunners

Michael Cuviello, Heriberto Perez February 24, 2021

The UTEP volleyball team (4-3, 3-1 C-USA) won in three sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-23) Tuesday to preserve a two-match sweep of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners (3-7, 2-2) Tuesday evening at Memorial Gym.  On Sunday, the...

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Sophomore Avery Crouse drives between two defenders versus Florida Atlantic Feb. 22.

Miners close out series with a blowout

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 24, 2021

The UTEP Miners women’s basketball team exacted revenge Monday on the Florida Atlantic(FAU) Owls after having its nine-game winning streak brought to a halt Sunday in an upset last-minute loss.  On Sunday, the Miners came out sluggish as FAU jumped...

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UTEP softball team, celebrates its first victory of the season over Northern Colorado Feb. 19.

UTEP splits softballs series with Northern Colorado

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 24, 2021

The Miners got their first win of the year at Friday’s game one against Northern Colorado by winning 5-4, and on game two, they lost 3-2 after a walk-off base hit. UTEP (2-6) worked Northern Colorado’s (2-2) starting pitcher Erin Caviness to its...

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Senior right-side hitter Cheyanne Jones strikes the ball over a  Blue Raider defender against Middle Tennesee State Oct. 18, 2019.

UTEP volleyball closes out Blazers with a three-set sweep

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

The UTEP Miners (3-3, 1-1) volleyball team got revenge on the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers (4-3, 3-1) with a three-set sweep (25-23, 25-18, 25-21) Monday afternoon.  On Sunday, the Miners fell in five sets to these same Blazers after...

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UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives hard to the basket versus UAB Feb. 5.

UTEP women extend win streak to 9

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 15, 2021

The UTEP Miners (14-5,11-3) swept the Florida International University (FIU) Panthers (9-9,  in both of its games on the road in Miami, Florida, this weekend. On Friday night, the Miners took control late in the third quarter and never let up as...

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UTEP sophomore Ayana Noel fends off a Wolverine player in a defensive battle against Utah Valley Feb. 13.

UTEP soccer closes week with a draw

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 14, 2021

At its first home game of the season, the Miners (1-2-1) got its season's first victory over New Mexico State (NMSU) Aggies 3-1. The three goals from the Miners came in the first half of the game.  A few weeks ago, NM State defeated...

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UTEP junior guard Christian Agnew drives hard to the basket versus Florida International drawing a foul Feb. 13.

Men’s basketball gets its first sweep of the year

Michael Cuviello, Daniel Lopez February 14, 2021

The UTEP Miners (10-10, 6-8) won both games over the Florida International University(FIU) Panthers  (9-14, 2-12) this weekend with a 75-59 Friday night and a 77-68 win Saturday.  In game one, the Miners started off strong on offense racing...

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Freshman pitcher Victoria Salazar throws the first pitch of the season for the UTEP Miners in a matchup with fourth ranked Oklahoma Feb. 11.

UTEP softball struggles in the season opener

Michael Cuviello, Heriberto Perez February 14, 2021

An inexperienced UTEP softball team lost all four of its games in the Miner Invitational played Feb. 11 and 12 at Helen of Troy Stadium in El Paso.  In the opening game of the tournament, the Miners took on the nation's fourth-ranked Oklahoma...

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