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Strong defensive effort is not enough as the Miners lose their third straight in C-USA

Strong defensive effort is not enough as the Miners lose their third straight in C-USA

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 10, 2019

https://youtu.be/3O6nT6To57g The UTEP men’s basketball team couldn’t hand North Texas their first loss in Conference-USA despite a strong defensive effort. “We want to get lost playing hard on defense,” said first-year head coach Rodney...

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The Miners fall to UTSA 63-67 on Saturday night Jan. 5 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP drops its second straight in C-USA

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 5, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunners swept the UTEP men’s basketball team in conference play after a 67-63 win Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 5-8, (0-2 C-USA) while UTSA is now 8-7 (2-0 C-USA). “It's not where you start it's how you...

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Miners prepare for back-to-back home games

Miners prepare for back-to-back home games

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 26, 2018

The UTEP men’s basketball team (2-3) looks to remain undefeated at home this season as they are set to battle against their archrival New Mexico State (4-1) on Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Northwestern State (2-4) on Saturday, Dec. 1. Coming off a tough...

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UTEP men's basketball outlasts Eastern New Mexico

UTEP men’s basketball outlasts Eastern New Mexico

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 19, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1WkFxzGjq8 The UTEP men’s basketball team improved to 2-2 on the young season after a 66-59, win against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (1-4), Monday, Nov. 19, at the Don Haskins Center. “We've got to be the...

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Head Coach Rodney Terry displayed his frustration as the Miners lost to NMSU in the Battle of I-10.

UTEP men’s basketball faces second consectuive road test against Arizona

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 13, 2018

The UTEP men’s basketball team continues their season with a strong road test as the Miners travels to Tucson AZ, to play Pac-12 powerhouse the Arizona Wildcats. The Miners (1-1) after suffering their first defeat of the season to New Mexico State...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee attempts to make a pass while Head Coach Rodney Terry calls out the play at the Battle of I-10 against the Aggies at the NMSU court.

UTEP gets blown out by NMSU for first loss of the season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

The woes of Lou Henson court continue for the Miners as they were blown out in the second half by the New Mexico State Aggies for a final score of 96-69 Friday night. UTEP (1-1) has not won a game at the Pan American Center dating back to Nov. 30,...

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UTEP Miners men's basketball Coach Rodney Terry on his first game of the season against UTPB on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Miners win home opener against UTPB

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

The Rodney Terry era at UTEP got off to a great start thanks to a commanding second-half performance that led to a UTEP men’s basketball victory over UT Permian Basin, 90-63, Tuesday night at the Don Haskins Center. “I was pleased with our...

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Rodney Terry was named UTEP's head men's basketball coach on Monday, March 12.

The Rodney Terry Era begins with newcomers and new faces

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor November 6, 2018

It was a dreary night and the Miners had just lost a dreadful game to Lamar University (66-52) at home. Tim Floyd and the Miners had just lost their fifth straight game and looked as underwhelming as ever. Floyd took a step into the press room to...

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Junior guard Katarina Zec jumps to shoot the ball over sophomore point guard Jordan Jenkins.

Photos: men’s and women’s basketball showcases talent in front of fans

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 15, 2018

Both the UTEP men's and women's basketball teams previewed their squads last week in front of fans at the Don Haskins Center. Players and coaches signed autographs, while fans got a chance to check out the team first hand in practices.

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Fans get a taste of the upcoming basketball season

Fans get a taste of the upcoming basketball season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, fans will get their first look at the 2018-19 UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams as they hold the Miners Preseason Showcase at the Don Haskins Center. The event is free to all fans and will include an open practice with...

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Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men's basketball continues to strike gold

Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men’s basketball continues to strike gold

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 2, 2018

As Miner fans have been preoccupied with the winless football team, basketball season is getting closer and closer. For the athletic program, it’s a chance to wipe the slate clean from an abysmal new era of football. They get to debut a new style...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - Monday, March 26

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Monday, March 26

Adrian Broaddus, Mike Flores, and Jason Green March 26, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-podcast-monday-march-26     Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast, featuring copy editor Adrian Broaddus, reporter Mikey Flores and special guest Jason Green. They talk...

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