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Head coach Tim Floyd and the Miners have not yet won a game on the road this season.

Men prepare for Southern Miss, La Tech

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The Miners’ back-and-forth season continued on Saturday, Jan. 23, when they lost at home to Florida International University, 79-69. UTEP hopes to put that loss behind them as they take on Southern Miss on the road. The Miners (11-9, 3-4 C-USA) had...

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Union gallery showcases 66 exhibit

Union gallery showcases ’66 exhibit

Adrian Broaddus, Spots Editor January 21, 2016

In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the 1966 men's basketball national championship, the union gallery will feature an exhibit titled "The Road to Glory." Brought by the office of student life, the gallery will run from Jan. 19 through Feb....

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UTEP mens basketball team takes on Florida Atlantic on Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center.

Men’s team prepares for Florida Atlantic

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

The UTEP men’s basketball team returns home this week after losing three in a row to face Florida Atlantic at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (10-8, 2-3 Conference USA) are coming off a three-game on-the-road-losing...

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The UTEP womens basketball team has won six in a row, and currently holds an undefeated conference record.

Women’s team hopes to extend their winning streak to seven

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 19, 2016

The undefeated UTEP women will travel to Florida Atlantic on Thursday,  Jan. 21, in hopes to continue their undefeated conference record. For many, this season was considered a campaign to recover from last year’s disappointing 12-16 finish. The Miners...

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Bet smart this NBA season and go with the Golden State Warriors in June

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 3, 2015

Yes the NBA season has already begun, but that does not mean I can’t give out a belated prediction. Last season’s story lines were filled with injuries to star players, while this season’s early story lines seem to be more team centric. The Cleveland...

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Ability to grow with disability

Ability to grow with disability

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor October 6, 2015

The Center for Accommodation and Support Services will host Ability Awareness Week Oct. 5-9—a week of activities, forums and exhibitions in commemoration of National Disability Employment Month. Bill Dethlefs, director of CASS, said this year marks...

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Hunter leaves, blame it on the system

Hunter leaves, blame it on the system

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 14, 2015

Last week, UTEP basketball’s top offensive player, sophomore forward Vince Hunter, declared for the 2015 NBA draft. Throughout the 2014-15 season, NBA scouts were seen at UTEP games and rumors circulated about Hunter leaving school to pursue his NBA...

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Junior guard Cameasha Turner leads the Miners in scoring, rebounding and steals.

Women’s basketball looks to finish strong

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

The Lady Miners basketball team will close out the season on the road when they visit the University of North Texas and Rice University on Thursday March 5, and Saturday March 7, respectively. The Miners, who are 12th in the conference, will look to...

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Freshmen guard Lulu McKinney played a team-high average of 32.5 minutes per game over the last two contests.

Miners return home looking to end losing streak

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 3, 2015

About this time a year ago, the UTEP women’s basketball team was in the midst of a seven-game winning streak that had them fighting for the top spot in Conference USA. The current reality of the Miners is much different from the team that finished...

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The UTEP women’s basketball team will host No. 24 Western Kentucky on Thursday Jan. 22 at the Don Haskins Center.

Women’s basketball looks to bounce back at home

Jason Green, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

The UTEP women’s basketball team is preparing to face its toughest home test of the season. On Thursday, Jan. 22, the No. 24-ranked Western Kentucky Lady Toppers will roll into town. When it comes to Western Kentucky, roll is the keyword—Western...

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The UTEP men’s basketball team defeated UT San Antonio 73-55 in San Antonio on Saturday Jan. 17.

Men’s basketball to be tested on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor January 20, 2015

Last season, the UTEP men’s basketball team was almost unbeatable when playing outside of El Paso, losing just one of the eight conference games they played. This year, that trend has continued with the Miners starting with three wins on their first...

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Head coach Tim Floyd announced that UTEP will not play against Kentucky in 2016, last Wednesday Jan. 14 during practice.

No UTEP vs. Kentucky game in 2016

Aaron Montes, Contributor January 20, 2015

UTEP basketball head coach Tim Floyd announced that the Miners will not play the University of Kentucky Wildcats in College Park, Md., next year. Floyd had announced on Oct. 23, 2013 that the two teams were discussing a match-up in 2016 around Martin...

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