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Senior guard Cameasha Turner tears up after the Miners fell to the Oregon Ducks, 71-67 in the elite eight of the Women’s NIT.

Miners fall in elite eight round against Oregon

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter March 29, 2016

The quest for the final four in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament ended abruptly for the Miners as they fell to the Oregon Ducks 71-67. UTEP losing to the Ducks marks the first time the Miners lost at home this year.  They had gone 19-0...

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UTEP football players at training camp.

Spring football commences

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter March 22, 2016

The Miners’ football off-season activities in preparation for the 2016 fall season has started with the first week of spring football practices coming to a close. The week featured new faces, experimental schemes and hard hits. Spring practices will...

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The men’s basketball squad has won seven of their last ten games.

Miners seek seven straight

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

The Miners are in the driver seat after winning their sixth straight game this past weekend, and with the season winding down, they now travel to take on Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 25, in Norfolk, Va. UTEP (17-11, 9-6 Conference USA) will take on...

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Head coach Keitha Adams and her squad have won nine of their last ten games.

First place Miners hope to continue success

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff reporter February 16, 2016

The women’s basketball team will travel to Southern Miss (Feb. 18) and Louisiana Tech (Feb. 20) in hopes to continue  their charge at a conference title. The Miners (21-2, 12-1 C-USA) rest atop the conference at first place. They are currently undefeated...

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Men’s team hopes for first road win

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

UTEP will look to improve on the season and pile together three consecutive wins in Conference USA for the first time this season with their road trip to FIU (Feb. 11) and Florida Atlantic (Feb. 13). They are also fighting for their first road win this...

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[Video] Miners rally from 19 to top Hilltoppers

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 7, 2016

  Earvin Morris scored nine points in overtime as the Texas Western Miners stole the 94-87 win over Western Kentucky in the game that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1966 national championship. With 8:47 remaining in the game,...

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Head coach Keitha Adams and her squad are currently ranked 28th in the nation according to the NCAA women’s basketball RPI.

Ten wins marks best start for women’s team

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 2, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team will take on Marshall on the road in hopes of continuing their undefeated record in conference play after picking up their 10th-straight win. UTEP (18-1, 9-0 Conference USA) will be playing against a Marshall team...

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Head coach Tim Floyd and the Miners have not yet won a game on the road this season.

Men prepare for Southern Miss, La Tech

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The Miners’ back-and-forth season continued on Saturday, Jan. 23, when they lost at home to Florida International University, 79-69. UTEP hopes to put that loss behind them as they take on Southern Miss on the road. The Miners (11-9, 3-4 C-USA) had...

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Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 23, 2016

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UTEP tops FAU in conference battle

UTEP tops FAU in conference battle

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 22, 2016

https://youtu.be/IxVjBtM7oDI

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The UTEP women's basketball team has won six in a row, and currently holds an undefeated conference record.

Women’s team hopes to extend their winning streak to seven

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 19, 2016

The undefeated UTEP women will travel to Florida Atlantic on Thursday,  Jan. 21, in hopes to continue their undefeated conference record. For many, this season was considered a campaign to recover from last year’s disappointing 12-16 finish. The Miners...

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UTEP gets statement win over Middle Tennessee

UTEP gets statement win over Middle Tennessee

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 8, 2016

UTEP keeps their home-winning streak alive as they defeated Conference’s USA Middle Tennessee 84-73. The Miners improve to 12-1 and won their fourth conference game in a row. The Miners won this game since the first quarter when the Miners quickly...

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UTEP defeats Sam Houston State to place third in the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.

UTEP dominates Bearcats to earn third place title

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter December 23, 2015

  The UTEP Miners took to the hardwood to play in the consolation game of the Weststar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational as they beat Sam Houston State 87-68. Unlike the last few games for UTEP, this game was not close since the first...

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