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Despite the language barrier, Ovalle has spent time as a kid in El Paso and loves the city and culture.

Paving her path in the sand: Marian Ovalle

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is the second part to a three-part series featuring student-athletes from the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Through thick and thin, UTEP beach volleyball player Marian Ovalle has seen quite a bit, thanks to her involvement...

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The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the month: Serena Patterson

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor April 19, 2023

From being a part of the indoor volleyball team to the beach volleyball team, Serena Patterson has seen and done it all. Patterson is on her way to earning her master’s degree in leadership studies.   Patterson began her career at UTEP with...

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The UTEP Beach Volleyball team headed to the University of Arizona to take part in the Cactus Classic for opening weekend, Feb. 24-25. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Beach volleyball struggles in opener

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

In the team’s inaugural season, the UTEP beach volleyball team (0-4) headed to the University of Arizona to take part in the Cactus Classic for opening weekend, Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. The Miners tried their best to defeat the Pacific-12 Conference foes,...

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Alianza Darley shines in academics as she received C-USA Commissioner’s academic medal.

Senior Spotlight: Alianza Darley

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

Volleyball senior thrives at UTEP As the volleyball season comes to an end, senior outside hitter and middle blocker Alianza Darley contemplates what her next step will be. The Robertson High School graduate is eligible to play for the upcoming 2023...

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Miner lose game agains NMSU Aggies on Battle of I-10 Classic, Nov. 23 at Memorial Gym. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Volleyball falls in a heartbreaking loss to NMSU

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 26, 2022

UTEP’s volleyball team ended its season with the Battle of I-10 against rival New Mexico State University (NMSU). The Miners are coming off a devastating elimination from the Conference USA Tournament Saturday, Nov. 19 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to...

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Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez defends an attack by Middle Tennessee on Nov.4

Miners take the gold against Middle Tennessee

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

UTEP volleyball (14-11, 8-4 Conference USA) swept Middle Tennessee (15-10, 4-7 C-USA) Friday, Nov. 4 at the Memorial Gym. The Miners are currently third in the C-USA standings. In the first set, the Miners were unstoppable taking a 15-7 lead against...

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Senior outside/middle blocker, Alianza Darley, jumps up to spike the ball during a set against UTSA.

Miners stomp the Roadrunners in shutout

Joel Molina, Contributor October 23, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team (12-9, 6-2 Conference USA) took the home win in a sweep over conference rival the University of San Antonio (7-13, 2-6 Conference USA) Friday. The win comes off a 3-1 loss in which the Miners suffered to the current leader of...

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The UTEP Miners volleyball team won against LA Tech Friday, Oct. 14 before losing against Western Kentucky University Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Volleyball struggles at home after road win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

The UTEP Miners (11-9, Conference USA 5-2) fell to Western Kentucky University (19-2. Conference USA 7-0) Sunday, Oct. 16, after beating LA Tech (9-13, Conference USA 2-5) on the road Friday, Oct. 14.  LA Tech Bulldogs  The UTEP Miners came out...

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UTEP expands its win streak to six games

UTEP expands its win streak to six games

Joel Molina, Contributor October 3, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team picked up a conference win over the University of North Texas (8-11, 2-2 Conference USA) on Sunday, Oct 2. The win brings the Miners’ win streak to six games with their overall record now being 10-7 and conference record sitting...

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UTEP Volleyball (9-7,3-0 C-USA) against  LA Tech Bulldogs (7-10,1-2 C-USA) Sept. 30.

Miners shock the Bulldogs

Roman P. Carr, Contributor October 2, 2022

UTEP Volleyball (9-7,3-0 C-USA) went up against the LA Tech Bulldogs (7-10,1-2 C-USA) at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.   The UTEP Miners gave no room for a comeback as they defeated the LA Tech Bulldogs on a 3-0 set victory; 25-12, 25-14, 25-16. The...

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Roswell native finds success

Roswell native finds success

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor September 14, 2022

Former top ranked New Mexico volleyball player senior middle blocker Vittoria Price has enjoyed success with UTEP volleyball for the past two years.    Price was a multi-sport athlete, however she settled into volleyball because it is the sport...

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UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 10, 2022

The UTEP Miners volleyball team competed in the 2022 Oral Roberts Volleyball Tournament this past weekend where they faced the Tulsa University Golden Hurricanes, the Abilene Christian University Wildcats and the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.   Coming...

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