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Highlights of 2019 spring athletics

Highlights of 2019 spring athletics

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor May 7, 2019

The 2019 spring semester featured tournament wins, names being placed in record books and a conference championship. Miner fans have plenty to look forward to after a solid outing by several Miner programs. Let’s take a look at the notable events that...

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Miners take on Florida International with tournament opportunity in reach

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 30, 2019

After losing two of three games to the University of Texas at San Antonio this weekend, the UTEP Miners softball team (15-31, 8-13 in C-USA) fell to fifth place in the Conference-USA West division.  The top three teams in each division make the conference...

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Fullback Winston Dimel signed as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks.

Six Miners may head to NFL teams sign undrafted free agents

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 30, 2019

The 2019 NFL draft has come and gone and six Miners have been presented the opportunity to play for an NFL team. Although no player was officially drafted, two players signed as undrafted free agents and four Miners were given NFL rookie camp invitations....

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Golf  season ends in Arkansas

Golf season ends in Arkansas

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 29, 2019

The UTEP men’s golf season ended with a seventh-place finish at the Air Force Reserve Conference-USA Championship Tournament in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Miners won the Conference-USA tournament in 2017, but in the 2019 conference tournament, they fell...

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The sharp-dressed man of the media

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

A marvelous suit, sleek shoes, and a dashing bow tie is what you can find Associate Media Relations Director Drew Bonney wearing at a UTEP men’s basketball game, but his exquisite sense of fashion has been evident long before it graced the Don Haskins...

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Kirsten Prelle gives hope for UTEP Tennis

Kirsten Prelle gives hope for UTEP Tennis

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 23, 2019

Freshman Kirsten Prelle from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada finished her outstanding freshman season with UTEP’s only victory in their opening round loss to Florida International at the Conference USA Championship Tournament last weekend. Prelle lost her...

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El Paso  Chihuahuas look to extend winning streak

El Paso Chihuahuas look to extend winning streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 23, 2019

The El Paso Chihuahuas (10-7) look to extend their four-game winning streak as they take on the Las Vegas Aviators on a five-game road series. The Chihuahuas opened up its season against the Aviators, losing four out of the five matchups against them. As...

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UTEP football concludes spring practices, strives to improve

UTEP football concludes spring practices, strives to improve

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 16, 2019

In front of approximately 550 UTEP fans, Coach Dana Dimel and staff put the upcoming season’s team on display for the loyal fans. The annual orange-blue spring game is now a thing of the past replaced with what is just the last practice of the year...

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El Paso Chihuahuas look to extend five-game winning streak

El Paso Chihuahuas look to extend five-game winning streak

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 16, 2019

The Chihuahuas (5-6) opened the season losing four out of their first five home games versus the Las Vegas Aviators, in a less than auspicious start for the defending division champs. Coming into this season this squad has been hit with high expectations...

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Rhinos become back-to-back Throne Cup Champions

Rhinos become back-to-back Throne Cup Champions

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

For the fourth time in team history and the second year in a row, the El Paso Rhinos are Thorne Cup Champions after defeating the Ogden Mustangs 2-0 in Ogden, Utah. Last season the Rhinos defeated the Mustangs for the Throne Cup Championship 3-2 at the...

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UTEP women’s golf tees off in Florida for the Conference-USA Championship

UTEP women’s golf tees off in Florida for the Conference-USA Championship

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 15, 2019

The UTEP women’s golf team is looking to build on their momentum from a first-place finish last week at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic, as they get set to tee off for the Conference USA Championship April 15-17 in Fort Myers, Florida. UTEP looks to close...

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53 year streak stays alive for UTEP as Texas Tech falls in championship game

53 year streak stays alive for UTEP as Texas Tech falls in championship game

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 9, 2019

On Monday night the national championship game featured the No. 1 seed Virginia Cavaliers and the No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders. It was the first time in school history that Tech and Virginia competed for a national championship. This was Tech’s first...

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