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UAB beat UTEP 11-0 and 8-6 in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex.

Softball drops a pair to UAB in C-USA home opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 17, 2018

The UTEP softball team lost both games of their Conference USA home opening series to UAB on Saturday at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex, sending the Miners losing skid to seven games. The Blazers (10-18-1, 3-1-1 C-USA) won game one in a rout, 11-0...

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Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Pamala Baber named C-USA Softball Player of the Week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 26, 2018

UTEP sophomore Pamala Baber was announced as Conference USA's Softball Player of the Week on Monday after a solid weekend during the Miners’ five-game tournament sweep. Baber is the first UTEP softball player to earn a C-USA recognition since 2016...

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The Miners have won five straight games and eight of their last nine.

UTEP rallies past Portland State for tournament sweep

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 25, 2018

The UTEP softball team used a four-run fourth frame, which included a Kaitlin Ryder go-ahead three-run home run, to fight off the Portland State Vikings, 8-4, on Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Vikings had a 4-1 lead heading...

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The UTEP softball team has won five of their last six contests.

Softball grabs two wins in day one of UTEP Tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The UTEP softball team used the arm and bat of Kira McKechnie, who both won her third collegiate game as a pitcher and picked up her first hit and RBI as the Miners run-ruled Portland State, 9-1, in their first contest on day one of the UTEP Tournament...

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 Junior Kacey Duffield attempts to advance on base.

Miner softball falls in Battle of I-10

Jason Green, Contributor February 20, 2018

The UTEP softball team lost their home opener on Tuesday, despite out hitting the rival New Mexico State Aggies 10-9. It was the Miners fourth straight game with double digit hits. The Miners were unable to overcome the Aggies in the run column...

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The UTEP softball team will open up the 2018 season in Tempe, Ariz., against Missouri.

UTEP softball hopes to bounce back this year

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 5, 2018

After a disappointing 2017 season, in which the Miners were only able to collect 12 wins and a last-place finish in the West Division of Conference USA, the UTEP softball team will strive to take advantage of a fresh start and a schedule that might benefit...

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UTEP splits Saturday Series with WKU

UTEP splits Saturday Series with WKU

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter April 8, 2017

On Saturday, April 8, the UTEP softball team and Western Kentucky split the two-game Saturday series at Helen of Troy Field. The Miners banked on reliable pitching in the earlier game, but could not find the same groove in the following contest.   The...

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Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 28, 2017

After a 2-1 series loss to Southern Mississippi on Sunday, UTEP softball had a short turnaround with their rival New Mexico State coming to town for a double-header on Tuesday. UTEP is now on a four-game skid after NMSU defeated them in both games.   In...

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Miners fall in deciding third game with Golden Eagles

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 26, 2017

In the deciding third game of the series, UTEP softball fell victim to Southern Mississippi’s junior pitcher Samantha Robles once again, as the Miners lost 6-1, on Sunday at Helen of Troy Field. In the last five games, Robles is a perfect 5-0 when she’s...

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Miner softball splits Saturday series with Southern Miss

Miner softball splits Saturday series with Southern Miss

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 25, 2017

UTEP and Southern Miss began their three-game weekend series on Mar. 25 with a double-header. Both teams earned one win each, in completely different outcomes. The bats couldn’t be stopped for the Miners in the first game, but cooled down with a...

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Softball still searches for first win in 2017

Softball still searches for first win in 2017

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor February 20, 2017

The UTEP softball team is still seeking their first victory after dropping four games at the DeMarini Desert Classic in Las Vegas this past weekend to fall to 0-9 on the season. The Miners entered the DeMarini Classic coming off a blowout loss to No....

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Navy comes back to beat orange 7-5 in inner scrimmage

Navy comes back to beat orange 7-5 in inner scrimmage

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor January 21, 2017

The Navy team used a five-run fourth inning to defeat the Orange team 7-5 in an inner-squad scrimmage Friday night at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The two teams were separated between starters and reserves. The starters represented the navy...

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