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Old Dominion stomps Marshall 73-58

Old Dominion stomps Marshall 73-58

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

With an impressive second half the Old Dominion Monarchs booked a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating No. 14 Marshall 73-58. The Monarchs held a narrow two-point lead at halftime as both teams struggled shooting from the field in the first half....

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Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas

Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 12, 2014

The No. 7 seed Tulane Green Wave came off a one-game bye and defeated the No. 10 North Texas Mean Green Eagles 66-61. This is a game that the Green Wave never led until the 6:25 mark of the second half with a pair of free throws. North Texas led by...

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East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

After trailing by as many as 18 in the first half, the East Carolina Pirates came back to defeat the UTSA Roadrunners 79-76 in the final game of day one at the Conference USA men’s basketball championship. East Carolina senior guard Akeem Richmond...

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Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

In the second game of the men’s tournament, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 63-59. Marshall was led by sophomore guard Chris Thomas who scored 21 points and put the game out of reach for the Owls with two late free-throws....

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North Texas comes back to defeat Rice in overtime

North Texas comes back to defeat Rice in overtime

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 11, 2014

The North Texas Mean Green Eagles came back from a 13-point deficit to take down the Rice Owls 63-62 in the first round of the Conference USA Men's basketball championship. Trailing by nine at the half, North Texas came back and outscored Rice 20-9...

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Conference Champions!

Conference Champions!

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 4, 2014

The UTEP men’s track and field conquered the Conference USA indoor track and field championships on March 1 in Birmingham, Ala., led by distance runner junior Anthony Rotich and senior jumper/sprinter Mark Jackson, “It’s big, this is probably...

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Miners began Spring practice on March 3.

Miners begin spring season workout

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 4, 2014

After a ghastly first season under head coach Sean Kugler. The Miners are back to work. The football team conducted their first practice on March 3, and already in day one defensive coordinator Scott Stoker said he sees a vast improvement. “It’s...

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Senior forward Jon Bohannon averages 11.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Bohannon wants to make most of final season

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 4, 2014

The biggest difference between a freshman and a senior is the level of maturity. That sums up John Bohannon’s four years at UTEP. Finishing his last year in style, Bohannon is having his best season as a Miner. His growth off the court is the main...

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Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss

Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter February 27, 2014

It was a bitter ending tonight in the regular season home finale for the UTEP seniors, forward John Bohannon and Tyler Tafoya. The Miners tried but too many turnovers in the game resulted in a 60-65 game to the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. It’s the...

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Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

In an emotional senior night, the UTEP women’s basketball team defeated the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners 78-65 at the Don Haskins Center. Tonight’s game was the last regular season home game for seniors, forward Kayla Thornton, center Kristine Vitola...

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UTEP to rematch UTSA on senior night

UTEP to rematch UTSA on senior night

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor February 25, 2014

The UTEP women’s basketball team will have its final regular season home game on Feb. 26 when it faces the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners for the second time in the season. The game will be the last regular season home game that seniors Kayla Thornton,...

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UTEP, ranked No. 12 nationally is the overwhelming favorite to win the Conference USA indoor track and field championships.

Conference championship in sight

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 25, 2014

Finishing second in the Conference USA Championships is not a goal for the UTEP men’s track and field team, they want to win it all. This week the Miners are heading to Birmingham, Ala. to compete in the conference indoor championships on Feb. 28 and...

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