The Prospector

Kasey Carrier and the Lobos spoil Kugler’s debut in overtime

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • September 7, 2013

Head coach Sean Kugler experienced a bittersweet day as the Miners fell in his debut against their rivals the New Mexico Lobos 42-35 in overtime. With a renewed rivalry, the Miners wanted to keep New Mexico’s streak of 15 years in Texas without a...

Miner volleyball close out UTEP Invitational with victory over Texas Southern

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • September 7, 2013

Coming off a win over Southern and a loss to Oral Roberts on Friday, the Miners rose at the chance to get a win against the Texas Southern Tigers. The Miners were focused, ready, and determined as they dominated Texas Southern by sweeping the Tigers 25-13,...

Jade Badcock’s brace guides UTEP to 2-0 over UC Riverside

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • September 6, 2013

With a pair of goals from senior Jade Babcock, the UTEP women’s soccer team defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 2-0 on Friday night. “UTEP is a good team they figured us out after the first 15 minutes,” said Highlanders head coach Nat Gonzalez....

Miners open UTEP Invitational with win over Southern and loss to Oral Roberts

Luis Barrio, Contributor • September 6, 2013

Coming off a tough season opening schedule versus the reigning National Champions, Texas Longhorns, and powerhouse programs San Diego and Hawaii, the Miners began their season home debut against Southern and won in straight sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-16). “It...

UTEP soccer to host 14th-annual Border Shootout this weekend

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • September 5, 2013

After a week of setbacks, the UTEP soccer team is ready to turn things around this weekend as they host the 14th-annual Border Shootout. They’ll face UC Riverside on Friday and Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. The Miners are coming from a 1-0 loss to...

Miners volleyball returns home to host UTEP Invitational

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter • September 5, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team is returning home after falling to the University of San Diego, defending national champions Texas Longhorns and the hosts the Hawaii Warriors at the Chevron Rainbow Wahine invitational Aug. 30-Sept. 1 in Honolulu, Hawaii Despite...

UTEP soccer falls to Utah State

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

With an early goal from Kylie Dibbs in the 47th minute, the Utah State Aggies held onto a 1-0 victory over UTEP who suffered its first setback of the season. “Anytime you are on the road you are going to be in uncomfortable situations,” said Utah...

UTEP Softball Inks Four

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

UTEP softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk announced the addition of four freshmen for the 2014 season. The new Miners who will don the Orange and Blue are Kaitlin Fifield, Erika Harrawood, Summer Palipti and Brianna Tourtillott. “We have a great...

UTEP Soccer Continues Homestand This Weekend

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

UTEP soccer team seeks to build on their start to the season with another pair of home matches this weekend. The Miners (2-0-0) will challenge back-to-back NCAA Tournament participant Utah State (2-0-0) at 7 p.m. Friday before locking up with new...

Men’s Basketball Schedule Unveiled

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 28, 2013

The UTEP men’s basketball 2013-14 schedule was released today. The Miners non-conference schedule is highlighted by games against Colorado State, Washington State and the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, which will be held at Paradise Island in the...

Miners offense shines in first scrimmage of Kugler era

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 21, 2013

Led by junior quarterback Jameill Showers, the Miners had a strong showing in their pre-season scrimmage in Alpine, Texas,as they managed to score on their very first drive. “It was nice to see that the team was able to execute the...