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UTEP sophomore wide receiver Jacob Cowing looks in a pass versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 10.

UTEP football to take on Charlotte if COVID permits

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 21, 2020

Coming off its first postponement of the season, the UTEP Miners are scheduled to travel to the University of Charlotte at North Carolina to take on the 49ers Saturday, Oct. 24.  Both teams had its games postponed this past weekend due to COVID-19...

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UTEP junior Karoline Daland  competes in Lori Fitzgerald Cross Country meet in El  Paso  Sept 13, 2019.

UTEP cross country runs its second event of the year at the OSU Invitational

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 21, 2020

The UTEP cross country team had its second meet of the shortened season at the 2020 OSU invitational hosted in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the OSU Cross Country Course. The last time UTEP competed was at the Cowboy Jamboree two weeks ago at the same...

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El Paso Locomotive fans cheer on their winning team after emerging victorious over New Mexico United Saturday Oct. 17.

El Paso Locomotive advance to Western Conference Final with win over United

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 19, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive advanced to the USL western conference final Saturday night by winning its match in the penalty kick phase for the second week in a row. El Paso tied with its former conference rival New Mexico United 1-1 at the end of...

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UTEP sophomore  starting quarterback Gavin Hardison  practices at Glory Field  Oct. 6.

UTEP football game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 16, 2020

Saturday’s football game between UTEP and the Southern Mississippi  Golden Eagles has been canceled due to the opposing team’s rise in COVID-19 cases. “While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to play this weekend, the health and safety...

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UTEP senior Caroline Chepkosegei  runs alongside former teammate Linda Cheruiyot at Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal Park in El Paso Sept. 13, 2019.

UTEP cross-country returns for abbreviated 2020 schedule

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 12, 2020

Kicking off the 2020 UTEP cross-country season the Miners placed seventh in the men’s team event and 10th in the women’s team event Saturday at the  82nd annual Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater Oklahoma. Due to COVID-19 concerns the  Miner cross-country...

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Locomotive advance in playoffs with overtime win over Tulsa

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter October 11, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive struggled to a regulation draw with Tulsa FC but pulled out a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout phase. Securing its ticket to the western conference semifinal Saturday night with the win, El Paso dominated the action most...

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UTEP sophomore defensive end Praise Amaewhule wraps up Bulldog quarterback Luke Anthony for a sack  versus Louisiana Tech  Oct 10.

UTEP football dominates Bulldogs defensively, come up short on road 21-17

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 10, 2020

The UTEP Miners (3-2) took the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-1) to the brink of defeat on the strength of sophomore defensive end Praise Amaewhule and a tremendous overall defensive effort with a 21-17 setback on the road.  “I am proud...

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El Paso rides unbeaten streak into USL playoffs against Tulsa

Joel Molina, Contributor October 10, 2020

Locomotive (9-2-5) open the USL playoffs tonight against Tulsa FC (6-2-7) as looks to extend it unbeaten streak and advance to the championship round.   El Paso completed their 2020 season with a huge 4-0 victory over the Real Monarchs. With the...

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UTEP junior  defensive back Broderick Harrel celebrates after another big play from defense versus Abilene Christian Sept. 19.

UTEP football travels to take on Louisiana Tech to open conference play

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 7, 2020

Starting off the season 3-1 including a rare road win, the Miners once again take to the road to take on conference rival the Louisiana Tech Bull Dogs (2-1) Saturday Oct. 10, in Ruston, Louisiana.  The Miners have lost seven straight games to the...

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The El Paso Locomotive's mascot  Ozzy helps the crowd celebrate a goal versus San Antonio Sept 12.

Locomotive seek to clinch Group C on road at Switchbacks

Joel Molina, Contributor September 30, 2020

Winding down its regular season with two games to go, the El Paso Locomotive (8-2-4) now look to clinch its group taking on the fourth place team in its group the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (2-6-6)  on the road. Coming off a 2-1 win over New Mexico...

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El Paso Locomotive Midfielder Yuma Monsalvez plays against New Mexico United at Southwest University Park on Saturday Sept. 26,2020.

Locomotive continue unbeaten streak with home draw versus United

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter September 28, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive played New Mexico United Saturday night in its last home match of the regular season to a scoreless draw. The Locos had a very close match with a couple of chances but still could not find the opponent's goal. The first half...

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UTEP freshman running back breaks through the Louisiana- Monroe defense for a gain enroute to three touchdowns and 118 yards rushing in a 31-6 win Sept. 26.

UTEP football dominates Warhawks on the road to improve to 3-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 26, 2020

In the most impressive win of the Dana Dimel era, the UTEP Miners outplayed the University of Louisiana at Monroe in every facet of the game today with a 31-6 road victory.  For the first time since 2010, the Miners are 3-1 to start a season....

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