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Jim Senter reflects on his first year as UTEP’s Athlethic Director

Jim Senter reflects on his first year as UTEP’s Athlethic Director

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

When Jim Senter was announced as the new Director of Athletics at UTEP on Nov. 22, 2017, he knew what he was getting himself into, he had to rebuild a football program that had just gone winless and had a disappointing season with mid-season coaching...

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The UTEP men’s basketball team has not had a losing season at home since the 2002-03 campaign when they finished 5-12.

UTEP men’s basketball: Five important notes

Mikey Flores, Staff reporter February 19, 2018

Since the new year began, UTEP has had hopes of turning their season around and clawing their way back to a top-four seed in Conference USA. The team hoped for a repeat of last year, where the Miners received a first-round bye in the conference tournament...

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The UTEP softball team will open their home schedule against NMSU on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Softball opens home slate after hitting stride in Vegas

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 19, 2018

After an early season rut, the Miners’ softball team (4-6) was able to bounce back midway through the Marucci Desert Classic this past weekend in Las Vegas to win their last three games. The winning spark for the team came just in time as they will...

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The UTEP women’s basketball team leads Conference USA in rebounding margin with a 7.3 advantage on the boards per game.

UTEP women seek key road wins at Marshall and ODU

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

With just six regular season games remaining, the UTEP women’s basketball team is battling for a bye in the Conference USA tournament. While the Miners are in seventh place, just two games separate five teams from securing the coveted fourth-place...

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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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The UTEP women will play at home against UAB on Friday before heading back on the road to face UTSA on Sunday.

Women’s basketball to host UAB before traveling to UTSA

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter January 29, 2018

The women’s basketball team returns home this week to face Conference USA co-leader UAB on Feb. 2 before hitting the road to play last place UTSA on Feb. 4. The Miners (13-7, 4-3 C-USA) return to the comfort of home after splitting a two-game road...

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Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 22, 2018

On Nov. 22, the wishes of UTEP Athletics and their fans finally came true when new Athletic Director Jim Senter was announced to take over for Bob Stull. Some weren’t happy at first since the frontrunner before Senter, Lisa Campos, ended up taking...

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Video: Winless season for the UTEP football Miners

Video: Winless season for the UTEP football Miners

November 26, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbheYGiYg2I&t=2s As the only winless team in the nation at 0-12, here's a look back on this season: What does UTEP need to do to improve for the 2018 season? Video by Rene Delgadillo

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UTEP names Jim Senter as the new Director of Athletics

UTEP names Jim Senter as the new Director of Athletics

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor November 22, 2017

Jim Senter has been named UTEP's new Director of Athletics. “I would like to thank Dr. Natalicio for this opportunity,” Senter said.  “I look forward to building upon the work that Coach Stull and the administration have accomplished.  There...

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The UTEP women’s soccer team finishes the 2017 season at 8-11 overall.

Women’s soccer wraps up 2017 season

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

The UTEP women’s soccer team ended their season with a 2-1 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners on Friday, Oct. 27. The Miners concluded their season on a high note after dropping five of their previous six contests. The team’s final mark in 2017 was...

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Sophomore Macey Austin has developed into a top player for the UTEP volleyball team.

Austin leads women’s volleyball through a tough season

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 9, 2017

The UTEP women’s volleyball team has struggled the last two seasons of play. Since the start of the 2016 season, the Miners have gone a combined 12-35. This season, the Miners are just 4-13, 1-3 C-USA, which ranks the team 264th out of 334 NCAA division...

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Time to let NCAA athletes earn a profit off themselves

Time to let NCAA athletes earn a profit off themselves

Augie Touris, Contributor September 25, 2017

It’s been a tumultuous week in this country. Amidst the headlines over hurricanes and national protests, this article will leave those topics to the pros. Ryan Trahan, a runner at Texas A&M, was recently ruled ineligible to compete due to a YouTube...

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