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UTEP men’s basketball faces Pac-12 powerhouse Arizona on Wednesday, Nov. 14

Men’s basketball heads to Tucson to face Arizona

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 12, 2018

After suffering their first loss of the season against New Mexico State, the UTEP men’s basketball team looks to prepare for yet another battle on the road as they face Pac-12 powerhouse Arizona at the McKale Memorial Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 14. This...

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UTEP football will look to win its second game in C-USA against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, Nov. 17

Miners hoping to bounce back against struggling Hilltoppers

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor November 12, 2018

The UTEP Miners football squad (1-9, 1-5) will have two cracks at winnable games in their last two weeks of the regular season as they face Western Kentucky on the road this week (Nov. 17) and host Southern Mississippi for “Senior Day” (Nov. 24)....

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Watts out as UTEP Volleyball head coach

Watts out as UTEP Volleyball head coach

Javier Cortez, The Prospector November 12, 2018

Holly Watts has been fired as head coach of the UTEP women's volleyball team. “While the hard work and dedication is unquestioned, the results on the court did not meet expectations under Holly’s leadership,” said UTEP Athletics Director Jim...

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Women's basketball Head Coach Kevin Baker gives instructions during time out.

UTEP women’s basketball opens up the season with a blowout win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team defeated Alcorn State,77-51, in their season opener Saturday, Nov. 10,  at the Don Haskins Center. “We're proud of the fact that we shared the ball so well, “ said head coach Kevin Baker. “I think we shot...

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Despite a strong fourth quarter Miners come up short against the Blue Raiders

Despite a strong fourth quarter Miners come up short against the Blue Raiders

Daniel Medez, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

https://youtu.be/qSvQGCB7sc4 A 22 point second half for the UTEP Miners (1-9, 1-5) was not enough as they lose their ninth game of the season and tenth straight home game in a 48-32 defeat against Middle Tennessee (7-3, 6-1) Saturday afternoon at the...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee attempts to make a pass while Head Coach Rodney Terry calls out the play at the Battle of I-10 against the Aggies at the NMSU court.

UTEP gets blown out by NMSU for first loss of the season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

The woes of Lou Henson court continue for the Miners as they were blown out in the second half by the New Mexico State Aggies for a final score of 96-69 Friday night. UTEP (1-1) has not won a game at the Pan American Center dating back to Nov. 30,...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee works on drills with senior Paul Thomas during the basketball pre season showcase at the Don Haskins Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

UTEP prepares for first road test of the season in NMSU

November 8, 2018

 The UTEP men’s basketball team will face its first road test of the season when head coach Rodney Terry’s team travels to Las Cruces, NM to take on the New Mexico State Aggies in the Battle of I-10, Friday, Nov. 9.  “It's it's an opportunity...

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UTEP Miners men's basketball Coach Rodney Terry on his first game of the season against UTPB on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Miners win home opener against UTPB

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

The Rodney Terry era at UTEP got off to a great start thanks to a commanding second-half performance that led to a UTEP men’s basketball victory over UT Permian Basin, 90-63, Tuesday night at the Don Haskins Center. “I was pleased with our...

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Senior cornerback Nik Needham had one interception against the UAB Blazers Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP looks for two in a row after breaking losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter November 6, 2018

After snapping the nation’s longest losing streak against the Rice Owls. The UTEP Miners (1-8, 1-4 C-USA) look to keep the momentum rolling as they take on Middle Tennessee, ( 6-3, 5-1 C-USA) Saturday, at the Sun Bowl. Coming off their best first-half...

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Rodney Terry was named UTEP's head men's basketball coach on Monday, March 12.

The Rodney Terry Era begins with newcomers and new faces

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor November 6, 2018

It was a dreary night and the Miners had just lost a dreadful game to Lamar University (66-52) at home. Tim Floyd and the Miners had just lost their fifth straight game and looked as underwhelming as ever. Floyd took a step into the press room to...

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Retire number five

Retire number five

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor November 6, 2018

After 45 years, it’s time UTEP women’s basketball gets some recognition. More specifically, it’s time Kayla Thornton gets some recognition. It’s time UTEP retires her jersey. No more waiting, no one else, just her. The next time a jersey is...

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A win is a win for UTEP football

A win is a win for UTEP football

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor November 6, 2018

All good things must come to an end. Or in the UTEP football program’s case, all awful things must come to an end. And Saturday, the black plague of a 20-game losing streak, the most in UTEP history, came to an end, as the Miners stomped on...

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