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The Prospector

Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational

Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational

Luis Barrio, Contributor October 29, 2013

It was a bit of a bittersweet ending for the team as they finished fifth out of 15 teams. The New Mexico State Aggies were crowned as champions of the tournament ahead of Colorado, San Jose State, Kansas State and UTEP. “I think we did make some...

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Volleyball drops consecutive games at home

Volleyball drops consecutive games at home

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 29, 2013

The Miners came in this week full of confidence after having swept Rice and Grand Canyon on Oct. 20 and Oct. 23, however, their spirits was dampened after a loss at home. “We worked hard, but were unable to execute when needed,” said head coach...

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UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

October 27, 2013

The Miners' basketball team suited up for the first time this year for the Orange and White scrimmage on Saturday. The Miners put on a show for a good turnout at the Don Haskins Center. The orange team beat the white team, 63-51. Junior forwards Julian...

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Miners play last two home games of the season

Miners play last two home games of the season

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team will play their last two home games of the season this weekend at University Field as they host in-state rivals the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners Oct. 25 and Conference USA leaders, the Colorado College Tigers, Oct. 27 UTEP...

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First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

Aaron Montes, Staff Photographer October 24, 2013

UTEP basketball fans will have their first opportunity to get a glimpse of the team and the newly designed floor at the Don Haskins Center this Saturday as the Miners will host its annual Orange and White scrimmage. The scrimmage will serve as...

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Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team came away with a 3-0 victory against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the second game of their four-game home stand, Oct 23. Coming off a home victory against Rice, 3-0, the Miners returned to Memorial Gym to face the 8-12 Antelopes....

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Triple-A team name and logo announced

Triple-A team name and logo announced

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 22, 2013

MountainStar Sports Group unveiled today at the Plaza Theater the name for the Triple-A baseball team in El Paso, which will be called the El Paso Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas beat out other finalists such as the Aardvarks, Buckaroos, Desert Gators and Sun...

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Miners begin a four-game homestand

Miners begin a four-game homestand

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

After having lost to Southern Mississippi on the road on Oct. 13, the Miners began a four-game homestand on Oct. 20 and defeated the Rice Owls in three sets in the first game. “We started a little slow in the first set, but in the end we pushed well...

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Tim Floyd, UTEP mens basketball head coach.

An exciting new season for UTEP basketball

Tim Floyd, Special to the Prospector October 22, 2013

Dear UTEP students, Basketball season is right around the corner! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support last season and invite you back for another exciting season of UTEP Hoops. Our student support was incredible last year! You...

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A slow transition under Kugler

A slow transition under Kugler

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

Every season starts with certain expectations, optimism, dreams and goals, but as the season progresses some of those expectations change. Optimism may turn into pessimism, dreams into nightmares and goals are unmet. After a 1-5 start to their 2013...

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An underwhelming performance for the Miners

An underwhelming performance for the Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

With the first half of the football season in the books, the Miners are 1-5 overall and 0-3 in conference play. Knowing UTEP’s football history, how much of a surprise can that be? If you had told me that this would be the case six weeks ago, I would...

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#7 Jameill Showers committed to UTEP on Feb. 26.

Miners go on the road to face Rice

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 22, 2013

After having a week off, the Miners are now focused on their next rival the Rice Owls, who are leading the west division of the conference alongside Tulane. Rice will host UTEP Oct. 26 in Houston. “It was a very productive week for us. We got a lot...

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