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Kayla Thornton returns to guide UTEP over Louisiana Tech

Kayla Thornton returns to guide UTEP over Louisiana Tech

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 13, 2014

Senior forward Kayla Thornton returned from injury to lead the Miners to a 81-72 victory over Louisiana Tech at Memorial Gym. Thornton had a double-double as she scored 25 points and collected 12 rebounds, she is now only three points shy of the all-time...

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Coley, upset minded Panthers take down Tulane

Coley, upset minded Panthers take down Tulane

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 13, 2014

The Florida International Golden Panthers women's basketball pulled off another upset as they defeated the No. 4 seed Tulane Green Wave 69-55 at Memorial Gym to advance to the semifinals. FIU took the lead with 10 minutes left in the first half and...

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Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 12, 2014

Louisiana Tech women's basketball team dominated the second half to defeat the Charlotte 49ers 64-55 in the second round of the Conference USA Championships. The Lady Techsters will face UTEP in the quarterfinals Mar. 13 at Memorial Gym. Charlotte...

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Home court advantage has UTEP aiming for NCAA tournament bid

Home court advantage has UTEP aiming for NCAA tournament bid

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 4, 2014

After a season plagued by injuries in 2013, the UTEP women’s basketball team is hoping to close 2014 on a much better note. The regular season title is out of reach for the Miners, as Middle Tennessee State has secured the No. 1 spot in the conference...

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Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

In an emotional senior night, the UTEP women’s basketball team defeated the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners 78-65 at the Don Haskins Center. Tonight’s game was the last regular season home game for seniors, forward Kayla Thornton, center Kristine Vitola...

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UTEP downs East Carolina 81-74

UTEP downs East Carolina 81-74

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter February 22, 2014

The UTEP women’s basketball team defeated the East Carolina Pirates 81-74 and climbed to second place in Conference USA only behind Middle Tennessee State. Sophomore guard Jenzel Nash called it the most physical game of the year. In their bout versus...

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Miners use big second half to tame Golden Panthers

Miners use big second half to tame Golden Panthers

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 8, 2014

UTEP pulled away in the second half with old school three point plays to secure the win against Florida International 83-62, to make it six straight wins for the Miners. Coming into the game, both teams feature two of the best players in Conference...

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Women's basketball tops Mustangs to remain undefeated

Women’s basketball tops Mustangs to remain undefeated

Javier Cortez December 7, 2013

  The UTEP women’s basketball team has now made it eight straight wins, improving to 8-0 this season as they defeated the now 8-2 Southern Methodist Mustangs 76-71 in their narrowest win of the season. SMU came into the game with 2012-13...

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The Miners have began their 2013-14 season with six straight victories and have won those games with a 29-point margin average

UTEP beats Texas State for third-best start in school history

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 30, 2013

  Senior forward Kayla Thornton led the UTEP women's basketball team with 17 points and nine rebounds to take down the Texas State Bobcats 73-60. UTEP led by 18 at the half, but the Bobcats who came into the game riding a four-game losing streak,...

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Miners use big second half to top Bears

Miners use big second half to top Bears

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 27, 2013

  Despite trailing Northern Colorado 24-21 and being outrebounded by the Bears 31-10 at the half, the Miners used a big second half to defeat the Bears 63-40. The last time the Miners trailed at halftime was March 14 last season in the Conference...

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Women's basketball take down Lumberjacks for biggest win in school history

Women’s basketball take down Lumberjacks for biggest win in school history

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 22, 2013

The UTEP women’s basketball team made history tonight as they defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 92-43, the 49-point win is the largest margin of victory in school history against another Division I team, surpassing a 46-point win over Texas...

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Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69

Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

  After a disappointing defensive effort by the UTEP women’s basketball team, the Miners stormed to a 24-8 run in the second half and easily defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 94-69. The Miners were led in scoring by El Pasoans senior...

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