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Impactful coach, Pat Summitt, dies at 64

Sherika Lawrence, Contributor • June 28, 2016

The world has lost one of the greatest coaches of all time today as head coach Pat Summitt passed away at the age of 64. She was the most winningest coach of Division I women’s basketball. Summitt brought the University of Tennessee's...

Chihuahuas win seventh straight

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • June 7, 2016

From what was once a roller-coaster start to now being a defining force; the El Paso Chihuahuas have been riding high on the mound throughout the past month. They have won seven games in a row, significantly improved their pitching staff and rest atop...

The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

May 2, 2016

Every Tuesday, The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match,...

UAB sweeps Miners as UTEP loses first place

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • April 26, 2016

The Miners softball team lost their spot first-place spot in Conference USA over the weekend. The team closed out their home stand against the UAB Blazers on Sunday, April 24, but failed in a 4-2 loss. The Miners (19-28, 10-8 C-USA) are now two games...

Soccer finishes spring season strong

Christopher Pinones, Staff Reporter • April 26, 2016

The Miners’ soccer team ended their spring season with another impressive victory Saturday afternoon, April 23, as they defeated Eastern New Mexico 4-0. This marked their sixth and final win of the spring exhibition season. Throughout the seven games...

Chihuahuas split series with Aces

Adrian Broaddus and Juan Carlos Navarrete • April 19, 2016

Coming home after only winning one of five games on a road trip and experiencing two rain outs, the Chihuahuas split their first home series against the Reno Aces 2-2. The series was a battle won by the superior slugger. On Friday, April...

UTEP soccer stunts PAC-12 teams

Christopher Pinones, Staff Reporter • April 19, 2016

The UTEP Miners’ spring exhibition games ended successfully over the weekend, making their presence felt against two PAC-12 teams and showcasing their strengths on the field. The Miners (5-1 exhibition) had an impressive 2-0 win over Arizona State...

The 2-3 zone takeover

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • April 5, 2016

HOUSTON — After the Villanova Wildcats were embarrassed by the Oklahoma Sooners on Dec. 7, 2015 (78-55), it seemed as if head coach Jay Wright and his squad had a sour taste from the devastating loss. During the rematch on April 2 between the two teams...

Softball falls to the Roadrunners

Christopher Piñones, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2016

The Miners fell to UTSA 10-5 on Sunday, April 3, after winning eight-straight conference games. Although they lost to the Roadrunners, the Miners were able to win two games in the series against UTSA, which secured a first-place spot for the Miners in...

Metz is the answer

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2016

The biggest question of the spring for the UTEP football team may have been answered earlier this week. The injury to Mack Leftwich’s arm during Friday’s practice may answer the quarterback battle question. Leftwich’s injury means that Ryan Metz...

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...

Miners show growth in spring scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • March 29, 2016

The second week of spring football came to a close as the offense and defense scrimmaged for the first time on Friday, March 25. While the Miners used an up-tempo offense, the defense showcased defensive coordinator Tom Mason’s 3-4 scheme for the...