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Miners slip away from Old Dominion after 21 unanswered points

Miners slip away from Old Dominion after 21 unanswered points

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 29, 2016

It was so close, yet so far away.   The Miners, who came into the Sun Bowl after a five-overtime victory last week, could not carry on their luck into this week as they fell 31-21 against Old Dominion.   Quarterback David Washington...

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The UTEP football team joins Old Dominion players in a circle of unity prior to kick off on Saturday Oct. 29

Division and unity prior to the UTEP-ODU game

Jason Green, Staff reporter October 29, 2016

  Prior to Saturday night’s homecoming football game, a “Black Lives Matter” banner was unfurled next to the UTEP student section just as the national anthem began to play. A group of UTEP students, along with local organization Radical...

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Players stayed after the game to sign posters for proud fans

Miners clinch tournament berth with win over Southern Miss

Mike Flores, Reporter October 28, 2016

    Win and you’re in—that was exactly what was on the line for the Miners. The UTEP women’s soccer team faced their most important game of their season with a crucial 5-0 win over Southern Mississippi on Friday, October 28th.   The...

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 The El Paso Roller Derby title crowned a new champion as Las Catrinas won the championship on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Las Catrinas win roller derby championship

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter October 25, 2016

The Sun City Roller Girls hosted the La Batalla de la Llorona 2016 Championship matchup on Sunday, Oct. 23, where Las Cartrinas won against the Chuco Town Chulas (163-139) at the El Paso County Coliseum. With the victory, Las Cartrinas were crowned the...

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The UTEP Miners need to win four of their last five games to qualify for bowl eligibility.

Miners return to face Old Dominion

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 25, 2016

It was seven weeks ago that the Miners were praying for their next win. It had been four weeks since the squad lost 34-7 to Southern Mississippi and were desperate for a win to turn their season around. Seven weeks later, their prayers were answered...

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Senior midfielder Aleah Davis and the Miners are in a must-win situation against Southern Miss. on Friday, Oct. 29.

Crunch time for the Miners

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter October 25, 2016

Every practice, workout session, hours out in the boiling sun and miles run all come down to one game—when UTEP welcomes the Southern Miss Golden Eagles to University Field on Oct. 28. Last season in 2015, the team dropped the last game of their season...

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UTEP will debut their 2016-17 season on Sunday, Oct. 30, against Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Five takeaways from the Orange & White scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 25, 2016

The Miners’ basketball team debuted their squad for the first time in front of a crowd in their annual Orange & White scrimmage on Saturday, Oct. 21. The scrimmage previewed their 2016-17 season and showcased different storylines. “It’s really...

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FAU shuts out the Miners at home

FAU shuts out the Miners at home

Mike Flores, Reporter October 23, 2016

The story of the year for the UTEP soccer team was on the line during their matchup against the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Miners got down got down early in the first period of play thanks to Libby Wissman’s second goal of the...

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Miners preview season at annual scrimmage

Miners preview season at annual scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 23, 2016

Previewing their 2016-17 season, the UTEP men’s basketball team debuted in front of the El Paso crowd for the first time this season in their annual Orange-White scrimmage. The day was filled with a 3-point contest followed by a slam-dunk challenge....

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Miners need the Luck of the Lord to keep going on

Miners need the ‘Luck of the Lord’ to keep going on

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 21, 2016

      With a rocky start to the season the UTEP football team needs the “Luck of the Lord” to keep bowl hopes alive.     The season was off to a great start, UTEP running back Aaron Jones recorded a career...

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Miners desperate to end losing streak

Miners desperate to end losing streak

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 18, 2016

After a bye week, where the Miners finally got a chance to catch their breath, rest up, get healthy and work on fundamentals, head coach Sean Kugler and his squad will now travel to San Antonio to face the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday, Oct. 22. Losing...

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The Miner hockey club swept Grand Canyon University over the weekend, defeating them at home 7-3 and 4-2.

Miner hockey opens up home schedule

Jason Green, Staff Reporter October 18, 2016

The UTEP hockey team opened their home schedule with two big wins over Grand Canyon University on Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, at the El Paso County Coliseum Events Center. They began the season with six road games, which included visits...

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