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UTEP women’s basketball celebrates 45 years

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

This upcoming basketball season marks a significant anniversary for the UTEP women’s basketball program as they celebrate 45 years when the Miners start their upcoming season on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Don Haskins Center. Before we move to...

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Junior forward Zuzanna Puc led the  Miners with 15 points at an exhibition game against the St. Mary's Rattlers on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP wraps up exhibition slate with a 70-51 win over the Rattlers

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball completed their exhibition part of the schedule with a win over the St. Mary’s Rattlers 70-51, Sunday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. “The biggest thing I thought we were a lot better this week than we were last week,...

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UTEP Volleyball sends out seniors with a w on "Senior Day"

UTEP Volleyball sends out seniors with a w on “Senior Day”

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

The UTEP volleyball team swept Charlotte in three sets, on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Gym for the Miners first home victory of the season. UTEP (5-19, 2-10 C-USA) led Charlotte (15-14, 5-8 C-USA) throughout the match with set scores, of 25-21,...

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Miners snap 20 game losing streak and break the chains

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

The longest active losing streak in college football is over at 20 games, UTEP defeats Rice 34-26 in Houston. The Miners (1-8, 1-4 C-USA) get their first win in over two years against the Rice Owls  (1-9, 0-6 C-USA), UTEP also gets their first win...

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Miners head to Rice looking for first win of the season

Miners head to Rice looking for first win of the season

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 29, 2018

The winless Miners (0-8) will put their 20-game losing streak on the line against Rice (1-8) on Saturday, Nov 3. The Miners are coming off a 19-0 shutout loss to UAB, which was their second shutout loss of the season (Tennessee, 24-0). The loss extended...

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UTEP women’s basketball hopes for a strong season

UTEP women’s basketball hopes for a strong season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSUbSU0OV3k&feature=youtu.be The UTEP women’s basketball season opener is fast approaching as the team matches up against Alcorn State on Nov. 10, at the Don Haskins Center. With lots of newcomers and several key...

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Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Javier Cortez and Daniel Mendez October 29, 2018

After 21 years in the Sun City coaching UTEP women's soccer and the last 18 years as head coach, Kevin Cross has been "relieved" of his "duties" by UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter. In a press release, UTEP Athletics stated the national wide search...

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

Top ranked UAB Blazers burn UTEP for 20-straight loss

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

UTEP’s shortage on offense led to the Miners 20-consecutive loss, tying a Texas record held by the 1974-75 TCU Horned Frogs. UAB edged out the Miners 19-0, Saturday night, in front of an anemic home crowd at the Sun Bowl. “I don't think we...

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Senior forward Jordan Alexander finished with a team high of 17 points at an exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27.

UTEP outlasts Western New Mexico in exhibition game

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball opened up their exhibition part of their schedule with a 64-45 win over Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Don Haskins Center. “I thought it was a really good scrimmage for us,” said head coach Kevin Baker...

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NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 8

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 8

Eddie Velazquez October 25, 2018

Editor’s note: Eddie Velazquez is a football fan with very little to do other than consistently check the waiver wire. There is a high chance he survived midterm season and is ready to answer your fantasy football questions on Twitter @ezvelazquez....

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Up Next: UTEP volleyball

Up Next: UTEP volleyball

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

This past Friday night the UTEP volleyball team recorded their first conference win against Louisiana Tech (6-17, 1-7) on Oct. 19.  The Miners would then go on to lose to Middle Tennessee (7-15, 2-7) in three sets on Sunday, Oct. 21. The Miners (4-17,...

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Up Next: UTEP Soccer

Up Next: UTEP Soccer

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The UTEP soccer team will finish the season against the UTSA Roadrunners on Friday, Oct. 26. UTEP (7-8-3, 2-5-2) will be looking to finish the season on a high note knowing they are going to be in for a battle with one of their main rivals. “We...

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