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Senior Charles Corner will go down in UTEP men’s golf history as one of the most consistent players to play within the program.

Corner finds growth in a life dedicated to golf

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor May 1, 2018

From the moment he picked up a club at the age of 7, Charles Corner made the game of golf his life staple. “I got a golf club from my dad on my 7th birthday and I just started swinging it around my yard,” Corner said. “That eventually turned into...

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A farewell to the best of times and the Prospector

A farewell to the best of times and the Prospector

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 30, 2018

Through four years of sleepless nights, either studying or staring at my phone for countless hours, to life-saving coffee breaks or making bad decisions on Cincinnati Street—the memories from my time as a student at UTEP will always have a special place...

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The Rhinos won their third Thorne Cup in franchise history on Sunday.

Rhinos beat Ogden to claim third Thorne Cup crown

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 15, 2018

The El Paso Rhinos put the cherry on top of a magical 2017-18 season with a 3-2 win over the Ogden Mustangs at a sold out El Paso County Events Center on Sunday, securing the franchise's third Thorne Cup title. Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Tournament...

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Emilie LaRocque (left) and Ariana Galarza (right) will graduate in the fall with their bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.

UTEP students find their passion through athletic training

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 9, 2018

For trainers across the nation, the main responsibility is to care for injured athletes in a quick manner, while also helping them maintain and build a healthy lifestyle. Emilie LaRocque and Ariana Galarza, both senior athletic trainers at UTEP studying...

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Saruni sets world's sixth-fastest time in 2018

Saruni sets world’s sixth-fastest time in 2018

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 7, 2018

UTEP sophomore runner Michael Saruni continues to set world records as a Miner. He made another mark on Saturday afternoon, setting 2018's sixth-fastest world time in the 400m with a 45.42 showing at the Don Kirby Tailwind Open in Albuquerque. "This...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - NCAA Tournament Talk

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – NCAA Tournament Talk

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Mike Flores April 2, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-ncaa-final-four-media-day-recap   Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they recap their trip to San Antonio, as they covered the Final Four media...

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Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to the media  during a press conference at the Final Four in San Antonio.

Michigan’s magic finds it’s way to San Antonio

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 30, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Jordan Poole’s 30-foot buzzer-beater against Houston in the second round may have happened by chance, but Michigan’s trip to San Antonio is anything but luck. The West Regional champion Wolverines will face Cinderella and South...

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The UTEP women's golf team won their first team title since 2016 on Tuesday afternoon in Maumelle, Ark.

Women’s golf captures title in Arkansas

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 27, 2018

The UTEP women’s golf team won the championship and Abbie Anghelescu was the individual winner at the Little Rock/ASU Invitational on Tuesday in Maumelle, Ark. The title gives the program their first tournament title since October of 2016 while Anghelescu...

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Tony Hawk skates in front of a big crowd at the Pakitu Skate Plaza on Saturday, March 24 in Socorro, TX.

Tony Hawk thrills local skating community in Socorro

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 24, 2018

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk performed live at Pakitu Skate Plaza following a local skating competition on Saturday afternoon in Socorro, TX. The 49-year old world-famous skater showed no signs of aging, showcasing his same world-class skill with...

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Senior Kaitlyn Ryder went 3-for-4 as UTEP defeated UAB 16-13 on Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex.

UTEP softball snaps losing skid in high-scoring contest

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 18, 2018

The UTEP softball team stopped the bleeding of a seven-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon, securing their first Conference USA win of the season in a high-scoring contest (16-13) over visiting UAB at Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners (11-18,...

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UAB beat UTEP 11-0 and 8-6 in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex.

Softball drops a pair to UAB in C-USA home opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 17, 2018

The UTEP softball team lost both games of their Conference USA home opening series to UAB on Saturday at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex, sending the Miners losing skid to seven games. The Blazers (10-18-1, 3-1-1 C-USA) won game one in a rout, 11-0...

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Metz has led a resurgent Miner offense in the last two weeks.

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP QB Ryan Metz

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Daniel Mendez March 12, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-utep-qb-ryan-metz   Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they talk with UTEP quarterback Ryan Metz about spring ball, the upcoming quarterback battle, his favorite...

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UTEP women shoot past USM, advance to C-USA quarters

UTEP women shoot past USM, advance to C-USA quarters

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 7, 2018

Tamara Seda knows she is in the final days of her collegiate career and is laying it all on the line. The senior captured her 14th double-double (19 points, 14 rebounds) on the season to guide the ninth-seeded UTEP women’s basketball team past eighth-seeded...

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On Tuesday, March 6 a student was reportedly hit by a car at the corner of Prospect Street and Shuster Avenue.

Hit and run near UTEP leads to arrest

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 6, 2018

According to police reports, one or possibly two pedestrians were hit by a driver near UTEP on Tuesday afternoon. One person was hit near Prospect Street and Schuster Avenue. According to a report, the driver also hit multiple vehicles at the intersection...

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The Miners celebrate their 80-75 win against WKU on Saturday, March 3 at the Don Haskins Center.

Seda powers UTEP women past WKU in home finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 3, 2018

Senior forward Tamara Seda saved potentially her best game of her UTEP career for her final home game in the Don Haskins Center. “I’m going to remember this moment forever,” Seda said. “I didn't want to go out my last game losing, this means...

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Zuzanna Puc set a new career-high with 27 points against FIU on Thursday, March 1 at the Don Haskins Center.

Puc sets career-high to carry UTEP into C-USA tourney

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 1, 2018

After battling an early season injury, Zuzanna Puc finally had her breakout game as a Miner. The sophomore set a new career-high with 27 points to help the UTEP women’s basketball team clinch a spot in the Conference USA Tournament with an 86-70...

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Katarina Zec was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and played on the U20 Serbian National Team.

Opportunity in U.S. fuels Zec with Miners

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 26, 2018

It’s hard to tell exactly what in a player drives them to play their best game. For UTEP sophomore point guard Katarina Zec, it was getting the chance to play collegiate ball at the Division I level in the United States—the opportunity of a lifetime. “I...

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Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 26, 2018

UTEP sophomore Pamala Baber was announced as Conference USA's Softball Player of the Week on Monday after a solid weekend during the Miners’ five-game tournament sweep. Baber is the first UTEP softball player to earn a C-USA recognition since 2016...

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The Miners have won five straight games and eight of their last nine.

UTEP rallies past Portland State for tournament sweep

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 25, 2018

The UTEP softball team used a four-run fourth frame, which included a Kaitlin Ryder go-ahead three-run home run, to fight off the Portland State Vikings, 8-4, on Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Vikings had a 4-1 lead heading...

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The UTEP softball team has won five of their last six contests.

Softball grabs two wins in day one of UTEP Tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The UTEP softball team used the arm and bat of Kira McKechnie, who both won her third collegiate game as a pitcher and picked up her first hit and RBI as the Miners run-ruled Portland State, 9-1, in their first contest on day one of the UTEP Tournament...

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Najala Howell attempts to pass the ball to a teammate before a 58-55 loss to UTSA on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP women let lead slip, drop fourth straight

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 23, 2018

Despite leading by as many as 15 in the first half, the UTEP women’s basketball team was unable to hold on, falling to visiting UTSA 58-55 on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center. The loss pushed UTEP's losing streak to four games while the win...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP QB Kai Locksley

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP QB Kai Locksley

Adrian Broaddus, Mike Flores, and Jeremy Carranco February 19, 2018

Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as we talk to new UTEP quarterback Kai Locksley (@LOCKSnLOADED_3 ) to talk about his time as the JUCO Offensive Player of the Year in 2017, his recruiting journey and his time so far with UTEP. Listen and share! https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-utep-qb-kai-locksley

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UTEP Athletics announces upcoming town hall dates

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

The dates for the initial series of UTEP Athletics Town Hall meetings were announced on Tuesday. “We’re excited to hear from El Pasoans on ways that we can make their UTEP Athletics experiences better,” Director of Athletics Jim Senter said....

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Remorse from the other guy

Remorse from the other guy

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 12, 2018

I’ve been cheated on and I can say it hurts. However, I’ve never cheated on anyone, so I have an inexperienced perspective on what goes on inside the cheater’s mind. Growing up, I had my fair share of crushes, but as I got older there was this...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP men's basketball forward Tirus Smith

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP men’s basketball forward Tirus Smith

Adrian Broaddus, Daniel Mendez, and Jeremy Carranco February 12, 2018

  Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast for their newest episode featuring special guest UTEP freshman forward Tirus Smith, as he talks about his journey to becoming a Miner, his upbringing from Mississippi and what he plans to do for...

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UTEP falls to Louisiana Tech 65-62 to drop to 5-5 in Conference USA.

UTEP women fall short against Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 10, 2018

Louisiana Tech used a strong third quarter (22-13) and hit big shots in the fourth quarter to get by UTEP 65-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (14-9, 5-5 C-USA) led for nearly five minutes while the visiting Lady Techsters...

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UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Trailing 4-2 in the third period, the UTEP men’s hockey club used three straight goals, including two from Matt Sanca to complete a 5-4 comeback win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) playoffs...

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UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel addresses the media and attendees of UTEP's 2018 Signing Day Luncheon.

[Photo] Dimel announces 2018 football signing class amid sold-out crowd

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 7, 2018

Media members, coaches' families, and attendees enjoy a lunch on UTEP's annual signing day luncheon at the Larry K. Durham Center.

Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 5, 2018

Since starting Conference USA play, the UTEP women’s basketball team has yet to put together consecutive wins or losses, resulting in a seesaw record. They will aim to break the broken record against Louisiana Tech at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday...

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Evan Gilyard led all Miners, tying his career-high with 20 points.

Thundering Herd pull away late for first-ever win at UTEP

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 3, 2018

In crunch time, Marshall got to the line and hit timely shots to hold off a second half UTEP rally, defeating the Miners 74-65 on Saturday night for their first-ever win at the Don Haskins Center (1-7). Now losers of five-straight games, UTEP (7-16,...

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Sports social media: A gateway for success

Sports social media: A gateway for success

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 30, 2018

It’s 2018 and people are engaging on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook like never before. These outlets have put companies from outside the sports world in an everyday competitive battle with one another as they increasingly rely upon social media to...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast: Former UTEP OL Derek Elmendorff

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast: Former UTEP OL Derek Elmendorff

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Mike Flores January 29, 2018

Former UTEP football offensive lineman Derek Elmendorff joins The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast this week to talk about his journey as a UTEP lineman, playing for former head coach Sean Kugler, detailing the feelings he felt during the 0-12 season,...

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UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez walks off the field after a drive against Rice on September 9, 2017 at the Sun Bowl.

Hernandez aims to enhance resume at All-Star Football Challenge

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 29, 2018

Former UTEP offensive guard Will Hernandez will get another showing on a big stage in preparation for the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 330 pound guard will be competing at the 2018 State Farm All-Star Football Challenge this Friday night at AT&T Stadium...

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Saruni sets NCAA's second all-time best in the 800M

Saruni sets NCAA’s second all-time best in the 800M

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 27, 2018

UTEP sophomore runner Michael Saruni set the No. 2 NCAA all-time mark in the 800m race with a 1:45.19 finish at the Texas Tech Invitational Saturday afternoon in Lubbock. “Saruni had another outstanding performance and puts himself in a class of...

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Women’s basketball hits the road for Texas swing

Women’s basketball hits the road for Texas swing

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 23, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team will be back on the road for the first time since Jan. 7, as they face Rice on Jan. 26 and North Texas on Jan. 28. The Owls (14-3, 4-1 C-USA) are undefeated at home this season (6-0) and have outscored their last...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Daniel Mendez January 22, 2018

  Editor’s note: The Prospector got a chance to sit down with new UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter and have him talk with us about all he has to bring to UTEP. Check out what he told us here and listen to the full podcast interview on The Prospector...

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Senior forward Tamara Seda and sophomore guard Katarina Zec celebrate their win against the FAU Owls.

UTEP women set school record with second 15-point comeback win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 18, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team came back from a 15-point deficit for the second time in three games, setting a new single season school record to beat Florida Atlantic 75-70 at the Don Haskins Center on Thursday night. The Miners (12-6, 3-2 C-USA)...

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Najala Howell works on free throw shooting after a Jan. 10, practice.

Young start helps Howell find clutch moments

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 17, 2018

A basketball life that started in kindergarten, UTEP women’s basketball player Najala Howell says starting at a young age is what has developed her into the player she is now. “I was basically born in the gym,” Howell said. “My sister played...

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Saruni and Koech named C-USA track athletes of the week

Saruni and Koech named C-USA track athletes of the week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 16, 2018

UTEP track and field landed two Conference USA weekly honors with Male Track Athlete of the Week Michael Saruni and Female Athlete of the Week Lilian Koech, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon. Saruni placed first in the 800m at the Vanderbilt...

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Women’s basketball looks to end homestand on a high note

Women’s basketball looks to end homestand on a high note

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 15, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team will conclude their three-game homestand at the Don Haskins Center this Thursday, Jan. 18, as they take on Florida Atlantic for the second time this season. The Owls (8-6, 2-1 C-USA) defeated the Miners (11-6, 2-2 C-USA)...

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UTEP guard Faith Cook dribbles the ball past Middle Tennessee's Anna Jones.

UTEP women fall to Middle Tennessee in defensive battle

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 13, 2018

Middle Tennessee’s Anna Jones led all scorers with 30 points in part to an impressive shooting day (10-17) from the floor to help lift the Blue Raiders past UTEP 54-45 at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday afternoon. The freshman’s 30-point finish...

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Junior guard Najala Howell looks to make a pass around Charlotte's defense.

UTEP women come back from 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 11, 2018

From what was an ugly start, the UTEP women’s basketball team was able to comeback and claim the win using a 23-6 third quarter to push past Charlotte, 67-58, in UTEP’s Conference USA home opener and first home game since Dec. 2. The Miners (11-5,...

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Reggie Mitchell (above) calls out a play during a football game with Arkansas in 2017.

UTEP football adds Mitchell, Waters, Tuiasosopo and Rebstock to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced the addition of running backs coach Reggie Mitchell, inside wide receivers coach Jake Waters, defensive line/defensive tackles coach Mike Tuiasosopo and cornerbacks coach Remington Rebstock to the staff on...

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Jennifer Han (right) became El Paso’s first boxing world champion in front of 1,500 fans at Southwest University Park on Apr. 30, 2016.

Han vs Crespo upcoming fight moved to February

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

El Paso's World Champion Jennifer Han and No. 1 World Ranked Lizbeth Crespo's fight that was originally scheduled for Jan. 27, has officially been moved to the Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The fight will be the co-main event to Victor...

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UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced secondary/safeties coach Keith Burns, director of player development/high school relations Barrick Nealy and wide receivers coach Scotty Ohara to the staff on Monday. This comes after offensive coordinator...

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Women's basketball wins second straight on California road trip

Women’s basketball wins second straight on California road trip

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 30, 2017

Najala Howell set a career-high with 23 points while Tamara Seda notched her second straight double-double (21 points, 14 rebounds) to help the UTEP women’s basketball team defeat UC Riverside 73-62 on the road Saturday night. The Miners (9-4) had...

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Texas Western's 1966 championship team captain Orsten Artis passes away

Texas Western’s 1966 championship team captain Orsten Artis passes away

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 26, 2017

Orsten Artis, team captain on Texas Western’s 1966 national championship team, passed away at his home in Merrillville, Ind. on Tuesday. He was 74 years old. The Miners have lost both captains from the 28-1 squad that won the only Division I men’s...

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Dimel announces Canales and Cox as new coordinators for UTEP football

Dimel announces Canales and Cox as new coordinators for UTEP football

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 20, 2017

New UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel officially announced offensive coordinator Mike Canales and defensive coordinator Mike Cox to the staff on Wednesday afternoon. The two Mike’s bring over 60 years combined of coaching knowledge to the Sun City. Canales,...

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Strong finish lifts UTEP past ECU in overtime 93-79

Strong finish lifts UTEP past ECU in overtime 93-79

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 17, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team showed resilience late, ending the Beach Ball Classic on a 18-1 run in overtime to snap East Carolina’s five-game winning streak on Sunday afternoon in Myrtle Beach, SC. With the victory, the Miners improved to...

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Women’s basketball falls on the road to rival NMSU 76-68

Women’s basketball falls on the road to rival NMSU 76-68

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 10, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team fell to rival New Mexico State 76-68 on Sunday afternoon at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces resulting in their second straight road loss. “We looked young and played young today,” UTEP head coach Kevin Baker...

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Women's basketball drops first road test at Arkansas State 76-73

Women’s basketball drops first road test at Arkansas State 76-73

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Tamara Seda (19 points, 16 rebounds), Najala Howell (17 points) and Roeshonda Patterson (career-high 17 points) all reached double figures in scoring but UTEP dropped their first road game of the season at Arkansas State, 76-73, Tuesday evening. The...

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Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Senior offensive lineman Will Hernandez has been named to the All-Conference USA first team and freshman defensive lineman Trace Mascorro has been named to the All-Conference USA freshman team, the league announced on Tuesday. Hernandez is the first...

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The Miners are off to a 5-1 start on the 2017-18 season.

Women’s basketball opens up nine-game road trip at Arkansas State

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team is off to a 5-1 start. The team has enjoyed playing all six of their games at home to open up the 2017-18 campaign, but now the Miners are on the road for their next nine games with their first test coming against Arkansas...

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Women’s basketball uses strong second half to get past Houston Baptist 69-62

Women’s basketball uses strong second half to get past Houston Baptist 69-62

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 2, 2017

Tamara Seda captured her fourth straight double-double (18 points, 16 rebounds) to lead the UTEP women’s basketball team past Houston Baptist 69-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. Najala Howell earned a season-high tying 19 points...

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New Mexico hands UTEP women first loss of season

New Mexico hands UTEP women first loss of season

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 1, 2017

The UTEP women's basketball team dropped their first game of the season in a 59-35 onslaught by visiting rival New Mexico at the Don Haskins Center Thursday night. The undefeated Lobos (8-0), took advantage of 25 Miner turnovers for 22 points to...

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Phil Johnson named interim head coach of men's basketball

Phil Johnson named interim head coach of men’s basketball

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 28, 2017

Phil Johnson was named UTEP’s interim men’s basketball coach on Tuesday morning, following the retirement of Tim Floyd. “Larry Eustachy was the National Coach of the Year and worked for me,” Floyd said following Monday’s game versus Lamar....

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Women’s basketball grinds past Texas Southern 65-55

Women’s basketball grinds past Texas Southern 65-55

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 26, 2017

Four Miners scored in double-figures and two earned double-doubles as UTEP fought past Texas Southern 65-55 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center to improve to 4-0 on the season. Senior forward Tamara Seda tallied her second straight...

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Miners upset Arkansas 64-61 for first-ever win over an SEC team

Miners upset Arkansas 64-61 for first-ever win over an SEC team

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 24, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team held the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks to 30 percent shooting (21-70) and 26.8 percent from behind the arc (11-41) to win the first game of the UTEP Thanksgiving Classic. The 64-61 victory for UTEP is the program’s...

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Winless Miners to face UAB in 2017 finale

Winless Miners to face UAB in 2017 finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 20, 2017

The UTEP football team (0-11, 0-7 C-USA) will face off against the UAB Blazers (7-4, 5-2 C-USA) for the first time in seven years in their 2017 finale on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Blazers lead the all-time series against the Miners 3-1. After the...

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UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Aaron Jones was arrested and now faces marijuana-related charge

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 20, 2017

Former UTEP running back Aaron Jones was arrested before his first NFL start at Dallas with the Green Bay Packers back on Oct. 1, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Monday morning. The NFL rookie is now facing charges after admitting to smoking...

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Women’s basketball routs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69-49

Women’s basketball routs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69-49

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 18, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team used a strong second and third quarter to go along with good defensive play to get past visiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 69-49 and move to 2-0 on the season. The Miners outscored the Islanders 14-6 in the second...

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UTEP hockey club pushing for first after sweep of TCU

UTEP hockey club pushing for first after sweep of TCU

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 14, 2017

The UTEP men's hockey club swept the TCU Horned Frogs, 3-1 on Friday night (Nov. 10) and 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night (Nov. 11) to improve their record to 9-8 overall and 8-3 in conference play and lead themselves closer to the top of the pack in...

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Women's volleyball falls to New Mexico in season finale

Women’s volleyball falls to New Mexico in season finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 12, 2017

The 2017 UTEP women's volleyball season came to an end on Sunday night with a three-set loss to rival New Mexico on the road at the Johnson Center in Albuquerque. Amanda King capped her collegiate volleyball career with a double-double, her fifth of...

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Miners open Baker era with 67-56 win over CSU Bakersfield

Miners open Baker era with 67-56 win over CSU Bakersfield

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 11, 2017

Senior forward Tamara Seda came up two rebounds short of a double-double with eight to go along with a career-high of 20 points to help lift the UTEP women’s basketball team to a season opening victory over CSU Bakersfield, 67-56. The win gave...

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Miners defeat Marshall 3-2 in five-set thriller

Miners defeat Marshall 3-2 in five-set thriller

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 8, 2017

  The UTEP women's volleyball team concluded their home season on a high note, defeating the Marshall Thundering Herd in the fifth set, 17-15, to claim the 3-2 victory on Wednesday night at Memorial Gym. Seniors' Amanda King and Dania Orozco...

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Niece of former UTEP linebacker signs with women's volleyball

Niece of former UTEP linebacker signs with women’s volleyball

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 8, 2017

UTEP volleyball head coach Holly Watts announced the addition of Kenidy Howard, niece of former UTEP football linebacker Thomas Howard, who signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) on Wednesday for the 2018 season. Howard will join the Miners as...

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The Miners face Louisiana College in their 2017-18 season opener this Friday night.

Men’s basketball aims for better start in 2017-18

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 6, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team will look to put last season’s start in the rear view mirror and start the upcoming season stronger with their first shot coming against Louisiana College this Friday night at the Don Haskins Center. Looking at last...

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Coyotes fall to Sockers 9-5 after securing first franchise win

Coyotes fall to Sockers 9-5 after securing first franchise win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 2, 2017

The San Diego Sockers scored three-straight goals in the second period to pull away from the El Paso Coyotes, 9-5 on Thursday night at the El Paso Country Coliseum. The loss for the Coyotes comes just five days after celebrating their first win...

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Women's basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Women’s basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team led 52-17 at halftime and never looked back on route to a 99-40 exhibition win against Division III Sul Ross State University at the Don Haskins Center on Sunday afternoon. Senior Tamara Seda dominated the game...

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Miners shutout Middle Tennessee on Senior Day

Miners shutout Middle Tennessee on Senior Day

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The UTEP women’s volleyball swept Middle Tennessee in straight sets on Sunday at Memorial Gym to snap a nine-game losing streak. The Miners did not allow the Blue Raiders to reach 20 points in any set, taking the match 25-19, 25-16 and 25-14 on Senior...

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Women's soccer ends season with 2-1 win at UTSA

Women’s soccer ends season with 2-1 win at UTSA

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 27, 2017

Sophomore Lauren Crenshaw scored a golden goal in the 109th minute to lift the UTEP soccer team to a 2-1 victory at UTSA in the season finale for both squads Friday evening. Vic Bohdan (42’) also scored for the Miners (8-11, 4-6 Conference USA), on...

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Harris named to C-USA basketball preseason team

Harris named to C-USA basketball preseason team

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 26, 2017

UTEP senior guard and team captain, Omega Harris has earned one of the two final spots in Conference USA’s preseason team for men’s basketball, the league office announced Thursday morning. Charlotte junior guard Jon Davis earned the final spot. Harris...

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Student Engagement & Leadership Center holds first Mindful Eating cooking workshop

Student Engagement & Leadership Center holds first Mindful Eating cooking workshop

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 24, 2017

The UTEP Student Engagement & Leadership Center hosted the first ever Mindful Eating workshop for UTEP's "Love Your Body Week" on Oct. 24, at the UTEP Union Plaza. All UTEP students were welcomed to the event to become aware of some healthy but...

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Defensive back Nik Needham has a team-best six pass breakups in his last two games.

Needham’s development helps fuel improvements on defense

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 23, 2017

If there has been one bright spot lately for the Miners on their current 0-7 season, it has been the defensive improvement. Coming into the season, many expected senior linebacker Alvin Jones to lead the charge, which he certainly has. Jones, brother...

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Men's golf outlasts No. 24 Marquette to win second straight Price Invitational

Men’s golf outlasts No. 24 Marquette to win second straight Price Invitational

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 22, 2017

The UTEP men's golf team put together three solid rounds to win its own Price's "Give 'Em Five" Invitational for the second consecutive season on Sunday afternoon at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club. The Miners beat No. 24 Marquette in the final round,...

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