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Miners fall to Roadrunners on Sun Bowl’s 50th anniversary

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 22, 2013

There were fireworks at halftime, but there was no celebrating after the game for the Miners on the day that marked the 50th anniversary of the Sun Bowl. The University of Texas, San Antonio Roadrunners outplayed the Miners in almost every facet of...

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The Sun Bowl opened its doors on Sept. 21, 1963.

Sun Bowl celebrates 50th birthday

Luis Barrio, Contributor September 20, 2013

UTEP will host the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners on the 50th birthday of the Sun Bowl stadium. The stadium hosts one the nation’s longest running bowl games in college football. It’s a place that screams home-field advantage being situated in a...

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Former USC interim head coach Bob Cantu accepts assistant role for UTEP

Former USC interim head coach Bob Cantu accepts assistant role for UTEP

Aaron J. Montes, Staff Photographer September 19, 2013

Former USC interim basketball head coach, Bob Cantu, agreed to sign with UTEP as an assistant coach for Tim Floyd to replace Greg Foster who left to the NBA. Cantu was part of the Trojan’s program for 12 years, five with head coach Tim Floyd and...

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Senior forward Jade Babcock has scored 12 goals in her UTEP career, including three in the first six games of the 2013 season.

Babcock wants to leave a lasting impression

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

As a freshman for UTEP in 2010, senior forward Jade Babcock was rated third on the UTEP soccer team in goals, fourth in points and fifth in assists. Now in her senior year, Babcock remembers transitioning from divisional play in Midland, Texas, to...

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Freshman running back Darrin Laufasa will be a key for the Miners as he steps in for injured backs Nathan Jeffery and LaQuintus Dowell.

Miners open conference against UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

For the first time in each school’s history, the Miners and the UTSA Roadrunners will battle it out on the gridiron. This only being the Roadrunners’ third season in Division I football, the Miners may seem like overwhelming favorites, but the Roadrunners...

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Junior wide receiver, Jordan Leslie catches the long pass from Jameill Showers in the game against NMSU on Sept. 14.

Leslie comes back to build on past success

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2013

New coach, new offense, mounting expectations, new leadership role and becoming an upperclassman–it is apparent that Jordan Leslie has a lot to deal with this season. Coming off a sophomore season like last year, Jordan understands certain things...

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UTEP rolls past New Mexico State 42-21

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor September 15, 2013

  The UTEP offense produced 546 yards of offense to run past rivals, New Mexico State, 42-21 and give head coach Sean Kugler his first victory of his career. “I'm really pleased with the defense, they held onto New Mexico State really well,...

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New Mexico State will try to break UTEP four-win strak when they host them at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, Sep. 14.

Miners seek fifth-straight win over Aggies

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor September 10, 2013

The UTEP Miners and the New Mexico State Aggies are set for the 91st edition of the Battle of I-10. UTEP currently holds a four-game winning streak over the Aggies. The last time both sides met in Las Cruces was in a close 16-10 win for the Miners...

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UTEP and NMSU began their rivalry in 1914, the rivalry will hit its centennial mark in 2014.

The 99-year history of the Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 10, 2013

The 2013 season will bring another edition of the Battle of I-10 between the UTEP Miners and the New Mexico State Aggies. This heated rivalry is 99 years old and represents one of the biggest events for the cities of El Paso and Las Cruces. Aggie Memorial...

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Junior running back Nathan Jeffery escapes two Lobos defenders during the first quarter.

Kasey Carrier and the Lobos spoil Kugler’s debut

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 10, 2013

Head coach Sean Kugler experienced a bittersweet day as the Miners fell in his debut against their rivals, the New Mexico Lobos 42-35 in overtime. With a renewed rivalry, the Miners wanted to keep New Mexico’s streak of 15 years in Texas without...

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Miners fall to Stephen F. Austin in double overtime

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter September 9, 2013

The UTEP soccer team faced Stephen F. Austin in the Championship Game of Border Shootout where they fell 2-1 in double overtime on at University Field. Ladyjacks forward Chelsea Raymond broke free of the defense and with a low cross shot help Stephen...

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