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The Thunder capture their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.

Sam Presti’s bet pays off: Thunder beat Pacers and win first ever championship since moving from Seattle

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 24, 2025
After a six year rebuild, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been declared NBA Champions, officially embracing a new basketball era that started in 2019.
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Oklahoma City wins two straight games to storm back in the series.

Oklahoma City reigns Thunder on Indiana’s championship hopes in NBA Finals Game Four and Five

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 23, 2025
After going down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back into the series, controlling their own destiny as they salivated for their first championship since rebranding to the Thunder. As for the Pacers, they can only hope that injuries don’t dismantle their playoff hopes, again.
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The Pacers shot a field goal percentage of 51.8% and kept the Thunder to a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The Pacers also caused six turnovers for Thunder’s star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Indiana Pacers shine in first home game in 25 years with a Game 3 win

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 17, 2025

The Indiana Pacers played their first home game in the NBA finals in 25 years, and gave fans, including former Indiana Pacer legend, Reggie Miller, a night to remember. The Pacers showed grit and hustle throughout the game, garnering 13 steals and...

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Senior guard Ivane Tensaie led her team in minutes played and points per game.

From the court to the stage: Senior Ivane Tensaie prepares for graduation and a return to the court

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

Ivane Tensaie is a senior guard for the UTEP women’s basketball team. This semester, she will exchange the jersey for a stole as she walks the stage to receive a degree in psychology. Before beginning her career with UTEP in her junior year, the Minnesota...

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Senior guard Delma Zetia surveys the court as she looks to set up a play against Sam Houston on March 6.

UTEP women’s basketball earned fourth conference win against Sam Houston

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer March 14, 2025
UTEP (11-17 4-13 Conference USA) edged out Sam Houston (12-15, 5-12 CUSA) on March 6, 65-64, propelling the Miners to their fourth conference win.
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The UTEP Miners lost to the Sam Houston Bearkats on March 6, by two points, with a final score of 89-87. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball wraps up season with losses to Sam Houston and LA Tech

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer March 10, 2025
UTEP men’s basketball team has lost their last two games of the regular season. Being outscored by Sam Houston, 89-87 and LA Tech, 76-58.
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After a loss of 76-75 to the Blue Raiders on March 1, the Miners will head back on the road one final time to play against Sam Houston on Thursday. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP falls a point shy of victory against Middle Tennessee

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer March 5, 2025
An intense back and forth between UTEP men’s basketball (17-12, 7-9 Conference USA) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (20-9, 11-5 Conference USA) took place on March 1. The Miners were tough to the end but a tight crucial layup from the Blue Raiders would secure the opposing team’s win in the final seconds of the game.
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Junior guard Ahamad Bynum looks to make a play as he attempts to surpass a WKU Player.

UTEP men’s basketball continues four game losing streak against Western Kentucky

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer March 3, 2025
After an intense game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-12, 7-8 CUSA), the UTEP Miners (17-11, 7-8 CUSA) fell short 80-73 at the Don Haskins Center on Feb. 28.
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The UTEP Miners (17-10, 7-7 Conference USA) fell short against Jacksonville State University (19-9, 11-4 CUSA), 73-65. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball falls short to Jax State

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 25, 2025
The UTEP Miners (17-10, 7-7 Conference USA) hit the road in a recent match against Jacksonville State University (19-9, 11-4 CUSA), ultimately falling short in a completed contest of 73-65.
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The UTEP women’s basketball team (10-15, 3-11 Conference USA) broke their 8-game losing streak by defensively locking down the Jax State Gamecocks (10-16, 4-11 CUSA) in their 14th Conference USA matchup on Feb. 22. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP women’s basketball team breaks 8-game losing streak against Jax State, 52-44

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer February 25, 2025
The UTEP women’s basketball team (10-15, 3-11 Conference USA) broke their 8-game losing streak by defensively locking down the Jax State Gamecocks (10-16, 4-11 CUSA) in their 14th Conference USA matchup on Feb. 22.
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Junior guard Heaven Samayoa-Mathis scored 8 points vs. Kennesaw State.

UTEP women’s basketball continues 8-game losing streak with loss to Kennesaw State

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer February 24, 2025
UTEP women's basketball extended its losing streak to eight games after falling 68-56 to Kennesaw State at the Don Haskins Center. Despite holding a halftime lead, the Miners struggled in the third quarter, allowing the Owls to pull away and secure the victory.
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Seninor guard Corey Camper Jr. avoids Liberty player on Feb. 15. Camper put up 10 points against the Liberty Flames.

UTEP burned out at home to the Liberty Flame

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer February 22, 2025
On Feb. 15, UTEP men’s basketball collided with No. 2 Liberty University at home, ultimately falling short in an entertaining match. Though playing a competitive game, the Flames proved too much to handle.
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