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Artis recognized as C-USA Player of the Week

Artis recognized as C-USA Player of the Week

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 21, 2016

After his noteworthy performance in the Gildan Charleston Classic throughout the weekend,  senior guard Dominic Artis received the Conference USA Player of the Week award on Monday, Nov. 21. During the three games over the weekend, Artis averaged...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis leads the Miners assists and assist to turnover ratio through six games.

Men’s team shows grit in Corpus Christi Classic

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

After being crowned champions at the Corpus Christi Coastal Classic tournament, the UTEP men’s basketball is off to its best start in 15 years. It’s the first time since the 2000-01 season that the Miners have started 6-0. With the title, the Miners...

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Men’s and women’s team on the rise

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 3, 2015

The UTEP men and women’s basketball team have something in common; both are on the rise with rosters comprised of talented underclassmen and strong returning veterans. Last season saw both teams take a step back. Coming off one of their best seasons...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game.  Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

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UTEP men’s basketball head coach Tim Floyd instructs freshman guard Tedric Johnson during a Monday practice.

Men’s basketball ready to excite in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 20, 2015

This Saturday, Oct. 24, the UTEP men’s basketball team will present itself to their El Paso fan base for the first time this season in their annual Orange and White scrimmage at the Don Haskins Center. With an offseason that has drawn plenty of headlines...

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Homecoming celebration reflects on UTEP athletics great feats

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter September 29, 2015

From the roots of the Border Conference, 1935-1961, to the stomping grounds of the Western Athletic Conference, 1962-2005, to present-day Conference USA, UTEP athletics carries a long list of triumphant athletes with major accomplishments. Compiling...

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