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Women's basketball struggles in second game against Texas Southern

Women’s basketball struggles in second game against Texas Southern

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter November 13, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team fell short for the second time this season losing to Texas Southern 89-68 on Sunday, Nov.13, at the Don Haskins Center. Despite senior Sparkle Taylor leading the team with 12 points and 13 rebounds, the Miners could...

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Miners emphasize defense for Saturday's exhibition

Miners emphasize defense for Saturday’s exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 4, 2016

  Last season the Miners men's basketball team had no trouble putting the ball through the hoop as the offense average 77.4 points per game and the team scored eighty points in fifteen games last season—one game shy of tying a school record....

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Miners celebrate their victory against Southern Miss 5-0

Miners stun Owls and move onto Charlotte in C-USA tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 4, 2016

  The seventh seeded Miners’ soccer team pulled off the shocking upset against the second seed Rice Owls, who were the hottest team in Conference USA coming into the tournament. Now, UTEP will look to keep their playoff magic alive against...

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Cross country climbs to 15 in the nation

Cross country climbs to 15 in the nation

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor / Online Editor November 2, 2016

With a dominant weekend defending the Conference USA championship title in Charlotte, N.C., the Miners men's cross country team climbed up from No. 21 to No. 15 in the nation. In the championships, UTEP defeated second-place Middle Tennessee (ranked...

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Miners hold off Savage Storm in exhibition opener

Miners hold off Savage Storm in exhibition opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

It wasn’t pretty, but the men’s basketball team shook off their first exhibition game with a 80-73 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Sunday, Oct. 30. It was a preview of what’s to come, what needs to be fixed, and a glimpse into their...

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Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

It was a frustrated, six-play, 17-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Quarterback Zack Greenlee hung his head in disappointment and warhorse tailback Aaron Jones hobbled off the field looking beat down. Jones plotted himself on the bench, partially...

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UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 8, 2016

  UTEP women’s rifle team went head-to-head in a two relay rematch this weekend against Nevada, where the squad added another loss to their record, losing to Nevada 4,644-4,617. Despite the loss, the Miners showed improvements in Air Rifle...

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Prospy Pick 'em: UTEP vs. FIU

Prospy Pick ’em: UTEP vs. FIU

October 7, 2016

Each week for the UTEP football season, The Prospector staff will chime in on their picks for the upcoming football game. Think you can predict the win and scores? Email your pick to [email protected] for your chance to be featured in...

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Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

After their dominant second place campaign in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational over the weekend, the UTEP men's cross country team leaped to a 12th place ranking in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association top-30...

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Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 4, 2016

The UTEP women’s soccer team managed to collect two wins through a three game road trip. The Miners to beat the Charlotte 49ers 4-3, in Charlotte, N.C. They closed out the road trip in Norfolk, Va. with a win versus Old Dominion2-0.   With...

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Golden Eagles stomp Miners in conference opener

Golden Eagles stomp Miners in conference opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler and his troops had seven days to scratch off the embarrassing 66-14 loss to Army. However, after a week of practice, it did not seem like anything significant was patched up. In front of an abysmal 21,000 fans, the Southern...

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Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Jason Green, Reporter September 10, 2016

  It was not just the UTEP fans’ designated section of Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium that was awash in orange and blue prior to the Miners matchup with the no. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Sept 10; not only did bright...

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