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UTEP women’s volleyball vs. UAB at Memorial Gym Friday Oct. 11, 2019.

Miners’ volleyball ends five-game losing streak

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 14, 2019

Struggling after a hot 8-5 start, UTEP (8-10,1-4) won its first conference match against Louisiana Tech (11-8, 1-4), sending the Lady Techsters to their fourth consecutive loss in conference play Sunday.  Overall, the Miners had one of their...

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The UTEP men's basketball defeated Texas Tech 70-60 in a exhibition game Saturday Oct. 5 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP men’s basketball upsets Texas Tech in exhibition charity game

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 12, 2019

Lots of expectations were set for the 2019-2020 UTEP men’s basketball team and Miner fans got an up-close look at these talented Miners, as UTEP defeated the 2019 national runner-up 70-60 in an exhibition game at the Don Haskins Center. The game’s...

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UTEP women’s volleyball vs UTSA

Miners spiked by Roadrunners

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 8, 2019

UTEP Vollyball loses 4th straight match  The banged-up Miners (7-9, 0-3) put on an inspired performance against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) (10-7, 3-1)   Roadrunners Sunday losing in four sets (25-20, 19-25, 23-25, 24-26). This...

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UTEP Cross Country runner Alan Ortiz competes in Lowry Fitzgerald Invitational in El Paso.

UTEP’s Titus Cheruiyot wins second race of season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Reporter October 7, 2019

Three runners in top three at invitational  Miner freshman Titus Cheruiyot won for the  second time this year in three meets by coming in first at the Joe Piane Invitational Friday Oct. 4 at South Bend, Indiana. Finishing with a time of 24:13.01 Cheruiyot won...

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Former Miner Evan Gilyard drives to the basket vs. Florida International.

Men’s basketball takes on Texas Tech in exhibition game

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 7, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team will hit the court this weekend as it takes on the 2019 national championship runner-up Texas Tech for an exhibition game. The proceeds from the matchup with the Red Raiders will be donated to the GECU foundation in support...

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Honeybadger and community co-leader Andrew Clanan addresses the team and those who wish to join, at the team's first meeting.

Local esports team helps members socialize and connect

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter October 7, 2019

The El Paso Honey Badgers is a competitive online gaming (esports) league that started up in late January this past year and has expanded citywide. The league was originally founded with the intention of helping shy students branch out and meet...

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Senior quarterback Kai Locksley looks for a receiver down field against UTSA at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP football struggles against UTSA and loses fourth straight game

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 5, 2019

A late game surge by the UTEP football team was not enough to pull off a win against the University of Texas at San Antonio falling to the Roadrunners 26-16 on homecoming at the Sun Bowl. UTSA displayed an exceptional running game with the Roadrunners...

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Miners’ soccer undefeated in conference play

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 1, 2019

UTEP tames the Herd, off to best start since 2016 The Miners (7-2-2) staged a comeback victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd 3-8 Thursday, giving them a 2-0 record in conference play. Matching the same start of the 2016 season under former coach...

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UTEP players celebrate thier first touchdown of the game against the University of Nevada.

Football working to improve against UTSA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 30, 2019

The conference opener did not go as planned for the UTEP football team (1-3, 0-1) as it fell against Southern Mississippi 31-13. Now the Miners are set to take on The University of Texas at San Antonio (1-3, 0-1) at home this weekend.  Last season,...

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Big plays derail Miners football

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 29, 2019

Six minutes into the first quarter, the UTEP Miners looked like they were going to be blown out of the stadium by the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.   The Golden Eagles’ De’ Michael Harris took a pass just beyond the line of scrimmage 74...

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Senior quarterback Brandon Jones drops back in pocket as he looks downfield vs. Nevada.

Football opens conference play against Southern Mississippi

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 24, 2019

Conference play is approaching for the UTEP football team (1-2) and their first matchup is against Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (2-2). The Miners were defeated by the Golden Eagles in the regular season finale last season 39-7. The Miners are...

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Setter Kristen Fritsche at UTEP’s Volleyball game.

Volleyball wins two out of three in Red Raider Classic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 23, 2019

The constant improvement of this year's UTEP volleyball team (7-6) was evident once again in the Red Raider Classic last weekend in Lubbock, Texas. The Miners won two out of its three scheduled matchups to defeat The University of the Incarnate Word...

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