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Locomotive take on second place New Mexico United

Joel Molina, Contributor September 26, 2020

Looking to continue its eight-game unbeaten streak, the Group C leading El Paso Locomotive (8-2-3) take on second place New Mexico United (7-4-2)) tonight looking to expand its four-point lead in the standings.  The Locomotive are coming off a difficult...

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UTEP Athletics announce changes to staffing, salary cuts.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 and its budgetary implications on revenue, UTEP announced Wednesday there would be furloughs along with positions being eliminated or unfilled in the athletic department for 20-21 athletics year. Along with this action,...

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UTEP sophomore quarterback Gavin Hardison receives snap as he looks down field for open receivers Sept. 19.

UTEP Miners take to the road for the first game ever versus Louisiana Monroe

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 23, 2020

Coming off its 17-13 win over Abilene Christian, the Miners take to the road in an effort to get its first win over an NCAA Division 1 team versus the  University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)  Warhawks.  The Miners are now 3-1 on the season, while...

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Players celebrate Éder Borelli's goal during El Paso Locomotive game at Southwest University Park, Saturday, Sept. 19.

El Paso Locomotive gain fifth win in a row, extend unbeaten streak to 8 games

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 20, 2020

The Locos had an intense game even though El Paso dominated most of the game and dominated the stat line but had problems scoring against the visiting team.  The game’s first significant action came at the 15th minute of the match when defender Zack...

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UTEP football survives a tough Wildcat challenge at home

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 20, 2020

Winning its second game of the young season, the Miners reached a win total that has not been achieved since 2016 with a 17-13 victory over the Abilene Christian University (ACU) Wildcats.  The Miners offense struggled most of the game, being outgained...

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El Paso Locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares plays against San Antionio at Southwest University Park. Saturday, Sept, 12, 2020.

Locomotive look to continue win streak versus Real Monarchs

Joel Molina, Contributor September 19, 2020

Looking to continue its seven game unbeaten streak that includes four straight victories, the El Paso Locomotive (7-3-2) take on the Salt Lake City (SLC) Real Monarchs (3-1-8) tonight in a Group C  matchup.   The  Locomotive (7-3-2) are coming...

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UTEP freshman running back Deion Hankins looks for running room versus Texas Longhorns Saturday Sept. 12.

UTEP football looks to rebound at home versus FBS opponent Abilene Christian

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 18, 2020

On Saturday, the Miners (1-1) will play its third game of the season against Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponent the  Abilene Christian Wildcats.   Playing its first game of the season on the road, Abilene Christian will be looking...

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EP Locomotive clinch playoff spot after winning the “Noche de Locos.”

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 18, 2020

El Paso Locomotive won its sixth game out of its last seven games and secured a spot in this year's playoffs. The Locos had a challenging match against the group's last place team, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, but held on to win the game 2-1.  Besides...

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(L-R); Briana Bustillos, Karoline Daland, Mahra Mcleod and Taylor Stone lived together when student residents were directed out of student housing.

UTEP international athletes support each other, find solidarity amid COVID

Daniela Ramos, Contributor September 14, 2020

Karoline Daland said she had been training so hard to finish off the track & field season earlier this year, but then COVID-19 took the world by storm. Her next track meet was only a week away, but it suddenly got canceled. When the pandemic upended...

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Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 14, 2020

The UTEP Miners were dominated in all facets of football, Saturday as the team traveled to Austin to play the Power Five opponent, Texas Longhorns 59-3 in a game that was a blowout from the very start.  It took the Longhorns exactly 19 seconds to...

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UTEP men’s  golf head coach Scott Lieberwirth resigned on Thursday after nine years working with the Orange and Blue.

UTEP Men’s Golf Coach resigns after almost a decade at helm

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter September 10, 2020

UTEP men’s  golf head coach Scott Lieberwirth resigned on Thursday after nine years working with the Orange and Blue according to press release from UTEP Athletics. Under his direction, the Miners won seven Conference-USA tournament titles.  Lieberwirth’s...

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UTEP redshirt freshman Deion Hankins  scores his first touchdown versus Stephen F. Austin Saturday Sept. 5.

Miners travel to Austin as big underdogs to Longhorns

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 9, 2020

The UTEP Miners coming off a season-opening win over Stephen F. Austin University, will go on the road to play the University of Texas Longhorns Saturday Sept. 12, for the first time since 2016.  Hoping to improve on the result of the last matchup...

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