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The Miners defeated Youngstown State 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

Women’s volleyball sneaks past Youngstown State to earn first win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 2, 2017

The UTEP Volleyball team beat Youngstown State 3-2 in the second game of the Glory Road Invitational and first game of a double-header on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 2) to pick up their first win on the season. The Penguins won set one 25-22 but...

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The Miners fell to 0-5 on the season with a 3-1 loss at Wyoming.

Women’s soccer falls at Wyoming

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 2, 2017

The UTEP soccer team allowed three goals in the first 26 minutes of play and could not recover in an eventual 3-1 loss at Wyoming Friday afternoon (Sept. 1). The homestanding Cowgirls (2-2) received their three early goals from Summer Halle (12’) and...

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The UTEP Volleyball team is still searching for their first win of 2017.

Women’s volleyball drops first game of Glory Road Invitational

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 2, 2017

The UTEP Volleyball team lost to New Mexico 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-22) in the Miner's first match of the Glory Road Invitational on Friday night (Sept. 1). UTEP drops 0-4 overall and 0-2 at home this season. The Lobos now lead the all-time series against...

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Former UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull shares his memories and says his goodbyes to El Paso.

Bob Stull addresses the media following his retirement annoucement

Mike Flores, Reporter August 31, 2017

After 18 years of being the Director of Athletics for UTEP, Bob Stull has officially retired, as he announced on Thursday. Since 1998, UTEP has won 29 conference titles in seven different sports under their time with Stull. Stull’s final project...

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Athletics director Bob Stull announces retirement after 19 years

Athletics director Bob Stull announces retirement after 19 years

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 31, 2017

UTEP athletics director Bob Stull announced his retirement from the program on Thursday after serving at UTEP since 1998. Stull, who is 71-years-old, saw 29 different UTEP athletic programs capture 29 conference titles in seven sports—men's and...

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Women’s volleyball falls to 0-3 after loss to Texas Tech in home opener

Women’s volleyball falls to 0-3 after loss to Texas Tech in home opener

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment editor August 30, 2017

The Miners lost their home opener to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a five-set thriller on Wednesday at Memorial Gym, despite a standout performance by senior setter Amanda King. UTEP got to a rough start in the first set, allowing four unanswered...

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Head football coach Sean Kugler enters his fifth season at the helm of the Miners.

UTEP prepares for #7 Oklahoma

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 29, 2017

Five years ago, the Miners were 30-point underdogs against the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners, whom would host their season opener, and they were inexperienced, under head coach Mike Price, who was on the hot seat. Despite the early neck-and-neck start, the Miners...

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Kaepernick remains unsigned, but why?

Kaepernick remains unsigned, but why?

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 29, 2017

From his multiple political, civil and racial inequality demonstrations that caused major national media attention, to an up-and-down season as a starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers; current free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick endured...

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Three-star guard Evan Gilard will make his freshman debut this fall.

Top UTEP freshmen to watch this year

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 29, 2017

With a new athletics season come new athletes. Here are a the six UTEP athletes people should keep an eye on: Evan Gilyard (Guard, men’s basketball) Floyd used his Chicago connections again to sign Evan Gilyard—who went to the legendary school...

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The UTEP Volleyball team will play at home for the first time in 2017 against Texas Tech.

Volleyball opens home schedule against Texas Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 29, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team is set to open the home portion of their season against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Miners (0-2) will try to come back from their losses with sophomores Macey Austin and Briana Arellano and junior Kylie Baumgartner...

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Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Mike Flores, Reporter August 27, 2017

For the fourth consecutive game, the UTEP soccer team battled in an overtime contest when New Mexico came to town Sunday afternoon. Not even three minutes into the first half of overtime, UNM’s Jill Olguin seized her opportunity and hit the game-winning...

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Miners remain winless in 2017 with 1-0 setback to Cal-State Bakersfield in double overtime.

Women’s soccer drops to 0-3

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 26, 2017

CSU Bakersfield beat UTEP 1-0 Friday night in double overtime. A goal by Kamari Hines in the 107th minute of play was the outcome in a match delayed more than two hours by lightning and rain at University Field Friday evening. The Miners (0-3) recorded...

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