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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 10, 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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El Paso Locomotive defender Andrew Fox and teammates celebrate as another goal goes into the United net Saturday Sept. 5.

Locomotive score late to gain victory over New Mexico United 3-2

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 10, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (5-2-3) beat New Mexico United (6-3-2) 3-2 with a goal in the 88th minute to secure its first win over the group leader this season. For the second game in a row, the Locomotive played in front of fans, increasing allowed...

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UTEP Redshirt  freshman running back Deion Hankins rushed for over 100 yards versus Stephen F. Austin Sept. 5. 2020.

UTEP Football earns 24-14 season opener win over Stephen F. Austin

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2020

For the first time in over a year the UTEP football team earned a victory as it defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-14 in front of a restricted capacity crowd in the Sun Bowl. The Miners last win came in its season opener last season against Houston...

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UTEP Head Coach Dana Dimel overseas day one of team practice at Glory Field Aug. 16, 2020.

UTEP announces football gameday protocols

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter August 31, 2020

The UTEP Miners will play its first game of the 2020 season Sept. 5 against lower division opponent Stephen F. Austin State University and has released social distancing guidelines for the limited number of fans who will be allowed to attend.  “We...

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Locomotive midfielder Distel Zola fights for possession against Real Monarch forward Damien German Aug. 29, 2020.

Locomotive score late to beat Salt Lake City 2-1 in front of 800 fans

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 30, 2020

Playing for the first time in front of fans since the COVID-19 outbreak in March, the El Paso Locomotive came through with a goal at the 87-minute mark to achieve 2-1 win over the Salt Lake City (SLC) Real Monarchs Saturday night.  With 800 fans...

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