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Sun Bowl chooses Seminoles and Sun Devils

Sun Bowl chooses Seminoles and Sun Devils

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

For the Sun Bowl Dec. 31, the committee chose Florida State (FSU) 6-6 from the Atlantic Athletic Conference (ACC) to face the Arizona State (ASU) Sun Devils from the PAC- 12 Conference.  In choosing the Seminoles, the Sun Bowl went with a higher...

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Miners win WestStar basketball tournament

Miners win WestStar basketball tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

For the first time since 2014, the UTEP Miners won its home basketball tournament and coincidently, the Kent State Golden Flashes were a participant that season as it was this year. Since its last tournament championship, the Miners have had a 3-5 record...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football adds 11 recruits on national signing day

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

Miners Coach Dana Dimel announced the signatures of 11 players during the early signing period that began on Wednesday. This season was the first time that UTEP has made any announcement during the early signing period of its incoming recruits since the...

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UTEP  all confernce guard Katia Gallegos shoots over Weber State defender Dec. 5 2019.

Miners defang Wildcats, improve to 7-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 6, 2019

Overcoming a sloppy first half with poor shooting from the floor and foul line, the UTEP Miners took control in the second half with strong defense and a career-best performance from Senior Jade Rochelle to beat Weber State 70-51.  Through the first...

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The Miners were defeated by longtime rival New Mexico State University (NMSU) Tuesday night.

Miners drop from unbeaten ranks against Aggies

Daniel Lopez, Contributor December 4, 2019

The Miners came up short Tuesday against longtime rival New Mexico State (NMSU) with a final score of 59-56. Sophomore forward Bryson Williams led the team in scoring once again with 27 points.   In the first half the Miners went toe...

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Senior Runningback Treyvon Hughes catches a screen pass and turns up field against the Rice Owls at the Sunbowl stadium.

Treyvon Hughes completes a well-rounded career at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

The collegiate career of UTEP senior running back Treyvon Hughes involved a change in position, a season-ending injury and only 11 wins during his career, but the  tough Carrollton, Texas native ended his last season and career as one of the most versatile...

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Junior Tia Bradshaw plays at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Women’s basketball sweeps Thanksgiving Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

The UTEP Miners finished off its second game of the Thanksgiving Classic with a down to the wire 71-69 win over the Georgia State Panthers. This victory was a strong follow up to the victory the previous day over the Western Michigan Broncos 76-46.  Winning...

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Senior Kai Locksley hands off the ball to  Senior Treyvon Hughes to start the game against the Rice Owls at the Sunbowl stadium.

The state of UTEP football

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

Year two of the Dana Dimel era ended Saturday much as it began with another loss and  a second consecutive one-win season falling to the Rice Owls 30-16. The Miners started the year with a close win against lower-division Houston Baptist then suffered...

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UTEP senior quarterback Kai Locksley rushes against the Rice defense Nov. 30 at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP falls to Rice 30-16 in final game of the season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 30, 2019

The 2019 season did not go as many Miner fans expected and the season finale after two quarters looked promising for UTEP with a 16-14 lead. In the end the Miners fell to Rice (3-9, 3-5) 30-16 on a windy afternoon earning their 11th straight loss, finishing...

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UTEP junior forward Bryson Williams drives to the basketball against UNM at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 20, 2019.

Miners’ tough defense tames Lobos as UTEP stays unbeaten at 4-0

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 21, 2019

With three starting players in foul trouble, the UTEP men’s basketball team held on to beat the previously unbeaten New Mexico Lobos 66-63, Tuesday to improve to 4-0 on the season.  Sophomore point guard Jordan Lathon’s jumper at the 27-second...

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Graduate student and UTEP guard Daryl Edwards drives the ball to the net against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center.

Basketball programs off to a promising start in young season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2019

Getting off on the right foot is a priority in any basketball program and both the UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams have done just that.   Both programs stand at 3-0 heading into their respective matchups against The University of New...

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Sophomore Kristen Fritsche fights the ball vs. Rice Saturday Nov. 16, 2019.

Volleyball loses to Rice, earns a rematch in tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 19, 2019

The UTEP Miners (13-14, 6-8) lost Saturday to the Rice Owls (24-2,13-1) in three straight sets, thus ending the most successful regular season for the university since 2012’s 16-13 record.  Thoroughly dominating the Miners in the first...

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