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Junior, Carolyne Chepkosgei finished 4th place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

UTEP Cross Country wins at Lori Fitzgerald

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 17, 2019

The Miners’ men and women's cross-country teams both won the team and individual events at the  35th annual Lori Fitzgerald Memorial at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso Friday evening.   The women’s team finished first in the overall...

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The Miners achieve a four-game unbeaten streak during the weekend

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 10, 2019

The UTEP soccer team (3-1-2) is on a four-game unbeaten streak and coming off a weekend where they went 2-0 at home defeating Texas State and Southern Utah. The Miners have outscored their opponents 6-2 during this streak.  This slate of success for...

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Middle blocker Mallory Yost scores against Coppin State Friday Sept. 6, 2019.

Miners volleyball goes 2-2 in Borderland Invitational

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 10, 2019

UTEP stands at 4-3 after losing its last two matches of the Borderland Invitational. Despite a promising start, winning their first two matches Friday, the Miners lost two very close games versus Pacific and I-10 rival New Mexico State this weekend.  UTEP...

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Miners’ offense struggles versus Red Raiders in 38-3 loss

Miners’ offense struggles versus Red Raiders in 38-3 loss

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 7, 2019

UTEP Miners struggled all night on offense versus Texas Tech Red Raiders, scoring only three points while managing 131 yards with just 54 of those in the passing game.   Averaging just mor than two yards per offensive play, the Miners only...

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UTEP looks to carry momentum against Texas Tech

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

The UTEP football team (1-0, 0-0) will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0, 0-0) with the Miners coming off a momentous win against Houston Baptist. UTEP is starting off the season 1-0 for the first time since their season opening win against New...

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Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 3, 2019

The UTEP Miners opened their season in the I-10 challenge with their best performance to start the season since 2011, winning two games in their opening weekend. In the first matchup of the weekend on Friday night the Miners lost in three straight...

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Senior saftey Michael Lewis makes a tackle during the Miners 36-34 win over Houston Baptist.

UTEP Football wins season opener against Houston Baptist in electrifying Sun Bowl Stadium

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter September 1, 2019

In a Sun Bowl stadium that was filled with more than 34,646 fans the UTEP football team defeated Houston Baptist 36-34 in their season opener. This was the Miners' first home win since Nov. 26, 2016 which was 1,008 days ago. On El Paso strong night and...

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UTEP Football plans a revival in program

UTEP Football plans a revival in program

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

With the second season approaching in the Dana Dimel-era, Miner fans are hoping for an improvement from the team’s 2018 campaign. With just one win last season, and notable players departing the program through graduation, the Miners plan to overcome...

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Defender Kori Lewis fights the ball against Abilene Christian University Sunday Aug. 24.

Balogun leads young UTEP soccer team into a new era 

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 27, 2019

UTEP soccer started the Head Coach Kathryn Balogun-era this past week, and it has gotten off to a slow start. This Miner team is young and still learning how to mix their skills as a team. After two matches the Miners have a 0-1-1 record with a tie versus...

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UTEP athletes interact with fans on “Fan Day” at Sun Bowl Stadium Aug. 24.

“Fan Day” Miners football hold open practice

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor August 27, 2019

Just seven days prior to UTEP’s first football game against Houston Baptist, UTEP Athletics hosted Fan Day which included an open practice and an autograph session free of charge. Fans were able to meet their favorite players in the Larry K. Durham...

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Redshirt junior tight end Luke Laufenberg was introduced on National Signing Day as part of the 2019 UTEP football recruiting class. Luke died early Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer.

UTEP football player Luke Laufenberg dies of cancer

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 22, 2019

Luke Laufenberg, 21, died early Thursday morning from complications from Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare cancer in the United States which attacks immune cells and is known to spread rapidly.  Laufenberg was a recent signee to the Miner football team earning...

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Junior quarterback Mark Torrez will look to earn playing time this season for the Miners.

Miners QB Rundown: Local Mark Torrez looks for opportunity in 2019

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor July 30, 2019

Hometown product and junior quarterback Mark Torrez of Eastwood High School only appeared in one game last season, but did gain extensive experience as a redshirt freshman.  During his freshman year, Torrez played in seven games, completing 14 of...

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