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UTEP Track and Field has not won the C-USA men’s title since 2013. The women are looking to regain their 2015 championship title, lost to Rice in 2016.

UTEP to host C-USA Track and Field Championships beginning on May 11

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

After a successful outdoor track and field season for both the UTEP men and women’s team, it’s time for the Conference-USA Outdoor Championships, which begin May 11 and wrap up on May 14 in El Paso, Texas. Athletes from the UTEP men’s team to watch...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas have vaulted into second place due in large part to their hitting. Prior to the season, hitting was thought to be a weak point for a team with several star pitching prospects.

Hot-hitting Chihuahuas return home to face rival Isotopes

Jason Green, Sports Editor May 2, 2017

The El Paso Chihuahuas have vaulted into second place in the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific Southern Division following a double-header sweep of the first-place Salt Lake Bees on Sunday afternoon, April 29, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bees had been...

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Green Bay drafts Jones in the fifth round

Green Bay drafts Jones in the fifth round

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 29, 2017

  It was 1:30 p.m. and the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft was dwindling to an end. Aaron Jones, joined by friends, family and fellow media members, was anxiously awaiting a call from any team. Maybe the sixth round, most started to think. But...

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Aaron Jones and agent Chris Cabott watch the NFL Draft.

Aaron Jones still waiting for name to be called

Jason Green, Sports Editor April 29, 2017

Round three of the 2017 National Football League Draft ended Friday night with UTEP running back Aaron Jones still in a state of limbo. Several running backs who many thought would be picked in the first few rounds, were. LSU’s Leonard Fournette...

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UTEP mens golf team wins C-USA Championship

UTEP men’s golf team wins C-USA Championship

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 26, 2017

After defeating Southern Mississippi 4-1 and Charlotte 4-1, the UTEP men's golf team won the 2017 Conference USA Men's Golf Championship at the Texarkana Country Club on Tuesday. This is only the second conference title in school history and the first...

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Jean-Andre Moore performed at the homecoming pageant before being named homecoming king 2016.

Football player has wealth of talent beyond the field

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

For student athlete Jean-André Moore, his talents extend far beyond the football field. The senior wide receiver is heavily involved in the arts, beginning his musical career at age 3, when he started to learn to play piano. “When I was 9, I began...

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Jones and others prepare for the spotlight of 2017 NFL draft

Jones and others prepare for the spotlight of 2017 NFL draft

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 25, 2017

The week that every NFL hopeful anxiously awaits, NFL draft week is finally here. This year, there are multiple ex-Miners, who will be hoping to get a call from an organization and get a chance to play at a higher level. For these NFL hopefuls, it takes...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas returned home from a 2-5 road trip with revenge on their mind. So far, the team is 3-3, with two games left to play at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas relying on pitching to find their early season rhythm

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

After a rough set of away games for the El Paso Chihuahuas—where they went 2-5 from April 11 to April 17—the team has bounced back during their recent homestand. The Chihuahuas responded with a 3-3 record in their home park, from April 18 to April...

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Kevin Baker to become Miners’ next women’s basketball coach

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 24, 2017

The search for a new head coach to replace former coach Keitha Adams has come to an end as the UTEP women's basketball team will hire former Angelo State basketball coach Kevin Baker. “I’d like to thank Dr. Diana Natalicio and Bob Stull for giving...

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Reno defeats Chihuahuas on the mound

Reno defeats Chihuahuas on the mound

Mike Flores, Reporter April 23, 2017

Reno's pitching staff struck out 15 batters and rode an early start to overcome the Chihuahuas 4-3 on April 23 at Southwest University Park. The Aces' starting pitcher and the Diamondbacks no. 1 rated prospect Anthony Banda struck out 11 batters in...

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Men’s golf addresses media before C-USA Championship

Men’s golf addresses media before C-USA Championship

Jeremy Carranco, Reporter April 21, 2017

With conference tournament action approaching this weekend, UTEP men’s golf team held a media day on Wednesday, April 19 at the El Paso Country Club. The Conference-USA men’s golf championship will begin Sunday, April 23 and will conclude on Wednesday,...

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Junior running back Aaron Jones celebrates after a touchdown.

The Prospector Sports Podcast featuring future NFL running back Aaron Jones

April 19, 2017

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