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The Prospector

UTEP senior defender Lauren Crenshaw fights for ball with Southern Miss player Feb 10.

Lauren Crenshaw: UTEP loses top defender and leader

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP soccer loses defender Lauren Crenshaw to graduation, one of its best players in recent history. Crenshaw finishes her career with 16 goals, 10 assists and 42 points for the Miner program. As a four-year starter, Crenshaw was in the opening...

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Incoming junior guard Emmanuel White bringing ball down court for Obra Tompkins High School.

UTEP basketball add its 4th transfer of the offseason

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP men's basketball coach Rodney Terry continues to build his team through the transfer route, getting his fourth commitment from 6-5 guard Emanuel White from Coastal Bend College.   White, a junior to be, is the third player in the transfer...

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Incoming Miner and former Oklahoma Sooner point guard  Jamal Bieniemy drives to the basket.

UTEP basketball find their point guard with Oklahoma transfer

Michael Cuviello, Editor in Chief May 21, 2020

According to Jeff Goodman at Goodman Hoops, the UTEP  Miners have received a commitment from transfer Jamal Bieniemy of the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Bieniemy a starting point guard for the Sooners this past season, started 31 games averaging 5.2...

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Kevin Costner and Tim Robbins star in the 1988 baseball film Bull Durham.

Opinion: My top 10 sports films of all time

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor May 16, 2020

No. 10 “He Got Game” (1998)   Directed by Spike Lee  This basketball drama stars Ray Allen as Jesus Shuttleworth and Denzel Washington as his incarcerated dad, Jake Shuttleworth. Jesus is the top basketball prospect in the nation...

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"I want to be a mentor, coach and teacher in the El Paso community," Rhyanes told The Prospector. "My time at UTEP has been amazing, to be able to stay in my community to play for a storied program like the Miners has been a dream come true."

Isaiah Rhyanes: A profile in perseverance

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor May 11, 2020

As in many young men that play sports, Isaiah Rhyanes dreamed of playing basketball at the college level. The odds of being able to play college basketball are not very good for most people, but as a bench player for a high school team, it is an even...

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Senior forward Katarina Zec pushes the ball up court in win versus Florida Atlantic Jan. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

Katarina Zec leaves an impact at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 11, 2020

Leadership is not an intangible that can be developed in a short period when it comes to the sport of basketball. In Katarina Zec's UTEP basketball career, she emerged as a leader and a player that is not only etched in the record book...

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After the 2020 draft concluded Kahani Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

How UTEP Football alumni has fared in the NFL

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2020

   The 2020 NFL Draft has concluded and although there was not a member of the University of Texas at El Paso football program taken that does not mean their respective journey ends. Prior to this year’s draft, one Miner alumni was selected in...

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Miner defensive lineman Denzel Chukwukelo looks downfield versus New Mexico State Sep. 23, 2017.

Chukwukelo hoping to hear his name called in NFL draft

Daniel Lopez, Contributer April 23, 2020

NFL prospect, defensive tackle Denzel Chukwukelu, is trying to earn a spot with a team come this year's draft. The COVID-19 outbreak has made the process quite different for this year's draft with team workouts canceled and a remote selection...

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Incoming UTEP transfer forward Kristien Sjolund   beings ball down court for Georgia Tech.

UTEP men’s basketball adds Georgia Tech transfer

April 22, 2020

The UTEP Miners added its third transfer of the offseason with Georgia Tech transfer Kristian Sjolund.  According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Sjolund has chosen to transfer to UTEP and join Head Coach Rodney Terry.  https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1252988641049292800?s=20 Sjolund, who has dual...

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Through social media, the department of Strength and Conditioning has been showcasing workouts that athletes and nonathletes can do at home.

UTEP Athletics gives tips on physical fitness during pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 21, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought all sports to a halt at the professional and college level.  Many of us that are not involved in athletics but are looking to stay in great physical condition are looking for other ways to stay active. With...

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UTEP NFL prospect and  defensive lineman Denzel  Chukwukelo performs drills at Miner Pro Day March 12.

UTEP football players looking to earn a shot in the NFL

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 20, 2020

It is that time of year when young athletes around the nation are hoping to hear their name called in the upcoming National Football League draft. Players at UTEP are no exception. Currently, seven UTEP alumni are playing in the league. Of the seven,...

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Rec center offers state of the art facilities

Rec center offers state of the art facilities

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 17, 2020

To perform at one’s best mentally it often helps to work oneself physically, whether it be low impact exercise to getting oneself in tip top shape. Serving the student population is the UTEP Recreational Sports Department. The mission statement of...

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