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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Panthers and Miners tango on Thursday for first C-USA victory

Panthers and Miners tango on Thursday for first C-USA victory

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor January 12, 2017

After three weeks of harsh road games and travel, the men's basketball team is finally back home for the next three games and will play at the Don Haskins Center for seven of their next nine games. First on the list for the Miners is FIU on Thursday,...

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Miners lose to hot shooting Golden Eagles

Miners lose to hot shooting Golden Eagles

Jason Green, Sports Editor January 7, 2017

The UTEP women never led in their fourth Conference-USA game as the Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the Miners 79-68 to bring the team’s record to 2-2 in conference and 4-12 overall. At times on Saturday afternoon USM looked as if they could...

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El Paso Coyotes still winless despite major overhaul

El Paso Coyotes still winless despite major overhaul

Jason Green, Sports Editor January 7, 2017

The El Paso Coyotes brought in a new head coach earlier this week along with several new players, but it was the same result as fan's have come to expect from the Sun City's first year Major Arena Soccer League franchise on Friday night. The still...

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Womens basketball overcomes LA Tech

Women’s basketball overcomes LA Tech

Mike Flores, Reporter January 6, 2017

In UTEP women’s basketball second Conference USA game of the year, the Miners handled their business against the visiting Louisiana Tech squad 69-62 on Jan. 5 in the Don Haskins Center. The overpowering height of the Miners was too much for the...

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Aaron Jones leans on his father, Alvin Jones Sr., during his emotional announcement.

Opinions: should Jones stay or leave?

Jason Green and Mike Flores January 1, 2017

Miner redshirt junior running back Aaron Jones announced on Saturday afternoon that he would be heading to the NFL as part of the NFL draft at the end of April. Sports editor Jason Green and reporter Mike Flores weigh in on whether they think that...

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Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Jones chooses to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 31, 2016

UTEP junior standout running back Aaron Jones announced that he will enter the 2017 NFL draft on Saturday, Dec. 31. By doing this, Jones has decided to forfeit his final year of eligibility with the Miners to enter the draft. "First I would like to...

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Stanford hangs on to win Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 30, 2016

For the Stanford Cardinal football team to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Sun Bowl on Friday afternoon, the Cardinal defense was going to have to contain junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky and the Tar Heel passing game. They did not do that. Trubisky...

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North Carolina falls to Stanford, 25-23 in the Sun Bowl.

North Carolina falls in the Sun Bowl to Stanford on last second chance

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 30, 2016

In a tough Sun Bowl dual, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Tar Heels 25-23. “I got to give credit to Stanford for preparing their team so well,” UNC head...

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Prospy pick em: Sun Bowl

Prospy pick ’em: Sun Bowl

December 30, 2016

For the last game in Sun Bowl this season, The Prospector staff will chime in on their picks for the upcoming football game. Think you can predict the win and scores? Email your pick to [email protected] for your chance to be featured...

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The Sun Bowl: by the numbers

The Sun Bowl: by the numbers

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 29, 2016

Whether it is for your fantasy bowl picking game or for other more nefarious reasons, any edge can help this time of year. Here is a look at how Stanford and North Carolina match-up from a numbers standpoint. Offense: The North Carolina Tar Heels rank...

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Womens basketball soars past CSU Bakersfield

Women’s basketball soars past CSU Bakersfield

December 28, 2016

The Miners avoided their fifth loss in a row after defeating the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners 74-61. Sparkle Taylor led the Miners with 16 points while Tamara Seda hit a double-double with 15 points and 17 boards. Next, the Miners will take on...

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Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Trubisky hopes to finish season, and possibly collegiate career, strong against Stanford

Mike Flores and Adrian Broaddus, Reporter and Web Editor December 28, 2016

As he gazes over to his sideline and back to the field, junior standout quarterback Mitch Trubisky calls the play to his offense in a practice drill to prepare his Tar Heels for the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30. He does it with poise, energy and a spark....

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