The Prospector

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...

Miners squeak into post season, make NIT

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • March 17, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball season is not over, not yet. After a disappointing semifinal loss at the Conference USA Tournament at the hands of Middle Tennessee, the Miners will play in the National Invitational Tournament. UTEP will travel to Murray,...

Record-setting team falls short, will play NIT

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • March 18, 2014

Although UTEP was ousted from the Conference USA tournament by Southern Mississippi in an 84-70 game on March 14, seniors Kayla Thornton, Kristine Vitola and Kelli Willingham will still get a shot at postseason play, most likely a high seed in the Women’s...

Crucial road trip for Miners

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2014

The Miners who are currently on a three-way tie in the lead in Conference USA, will have two crucial road games that could determine their fate come selection sunday on March 16. Conference USA may have a chance to send two schools to the NCAA Tournament....