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The Prospector

UTEP players celebrate thier first touchdown of the game against the University of Nevada.

Football working to improve against UTSA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 30, 2019

The conference opener did not go as planned for the UTEP football team (1-3, 0-1) as it fell against Southern Mississippi 31-13. Now the Miners are set to take on The University of Texas at San Antonio (1-3, 0-1) at home this weekend.  Last season,...

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UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel walks his team out of the MIne Shaft before they First Light Credit Union Battle of I-10 against NMSU, on Saturday Sept. 22nd.

Miners need to find where they stand before facing UTSA

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 25, 2018

In the midst of a 16-game losing streak and an 0-4 start to the season, the UTEP football team is relying on pure desperation and faith in order to secure their first win going into conference play. UTEP joins UCLA (0-3), Nebraska (0-3) and San Jose...

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The Miners have lost six straight games.

Five things men’s basketball needs to fix before breaking their losing streak

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 14, 2018

It’s been no secret that the Miners (7-17, 2-10 C-USA) have been on a downhill cycle and have been underperforming during conference play as of late. They’ve lost six straight games and lost nine of their last 10 games. If that’s not bad enough,...

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Omega Harris jumps to number 13th in UTEP scoring.

Men’s basketball seeks first road win of the season at UTSA

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter January 15, 2018

UTEP stopped the bleeding and ended a three-game losing skid after they escaped with a victory against Florida International, 72-68, on Saturday. But conference play is getting in the thick of things, and the Miners will begin a three-game road trip starting...

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Texas 12: Can we just start at number six and below?

Texas 12: Can we just start at number six and below?

Jason Green, Contributor September 6, 2017

On the opening weekend of college football, no team really looked as if they wanted to reach up and grab that brass ring – the coveted first place spot in “The Prospector’s” Texas 12 Rankings – thus the title. My Dad actually just suggested...

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Winners and losers of the first round of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Winners and losers of the first round of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 8, 2017

From a low-scoring to a high-scoring affair, including a game decided in the final eight seconds, an exciting first round of the Conference-USA tournament is now in the books. Find out how each team fared and who will be squaring off against each other...

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Miners win crucial game against UTSA

Miners win crucial game against UTSA

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 15, 2016

In a sea of pink in support of breast cancer awareness month, the UTEP women’s soccer team ended the two-game losing streak with a victory against UTSA 3-2 on Friday Oct. 14 at University Field. The Miners improved their conference record to...

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Head coach Keitha Adams coached her team to a 16-0 homestead this season.

Women prepare for UTSA

Charles Desouza, Staff Photographer March 1, 2016

After defeating Charlotte 94-91 Feb. 26, and being named Conference USA regular season champions, the Miners will travel to San Antonio to face UTSA in their last game of the regular season. The squad currently received 14 votes in the Associated Press...

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The UTEP women’s soccer team has five games remaining in the regular season.

Miners face defensive challenge on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 13, 2015

The UTEP women’s soccer team will be on the road once again this weekend when they visit Louisiana Tech and Southern Miss on Friday, Oct. 16. and Saturday, Oct. 17, respectively. These will be the last road games of the regular season for head coach...

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Sophomore outside hitter Coline Coessens leads the Miners in total attempts and kills.

Miners suffer big blow with loss of Coline Coessens

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 13, 2015

Over the weekend, the UTEP women’s volleyball team suffered their 13th loss of the season and dropped six games below .500. But the straight-set sweep handed out by the UTSA Roadrunners at Memorial Gym on Sunday was secondary to an even bigger loss...

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The UTEP women’s soccer team has an 8-4-2 overall record on the season.

Miners looking to build off three game road trip

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 6, 2015

The UTEP women’s soccer team is gearing up for their final road trip of the season, where they will face UTSA, LA Tech and Southern Miss. The Miners are 8-4-2 overall, and 1-1-2 in conference. They find themselves in ninth place in Conference USA,...

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Metz has led a resurgent Miner offense in the last two weeks.

Miners ready for battled tested UTSA Roadrunners

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 29, 2015

With the Miners 27-17 victory over Incarnate Word, their record now stands at 2-2. Their eyes are set on moving up in the standings in the Conference USA West division, which has three other teams in front of the Miners at 2-2. This Saturday, Oct. 3,...

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