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Assistant Coach Jareica Hughes is the fourth athlete from women's basketball to have her number retired at UTEP.

UTEP women’s basketball retires assistant coach Jareica Hughes No. 3 jersey

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025
Jareica Hughes, assistant coach of The University of Texas at El Paso women’s basketball has had an incredible career in the sport. She received many awards as a student athlete playing for UTEP and now, as a coach, is getting her No. 3 jersey retired.
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Senior forward Derick Hamilton attempts to dunk the ball. Hamilton shot a total of 8 points against FIU.

UTEP swats away FIU Panthers for the Win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 21, 2025
In a nail-biting game against the Miners and the Panthers, UTEP men's basketball secured the victory against Florida International University Thursday night.
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Junior guard Portia Adams sizes up a defender as she looks to make a move during the matchup against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP falls to NMSU 85-60 for Battle of I-10.

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer February 19, 2025
In the second bout for the Battle of I-10, the Miners’ fell to rival New Mexico State University, with a final score of 85-60.
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UTEP loses their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Miners topped by Hilltoppers in first matchup since CUSA championship final

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor February 10, 2025
From one nail biting finish to another. Unlike their 73-71 victory against Kennesaw State, this time, it was UTEP on the losing end of a back-and-forth CUSA affair, losing their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74.
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Sophomore forward Luisa Vydrova shoots from mid-range on the court.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to WKU after late run

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball lost to WKU in a tense but quick game, resulting in a loss of 65-59. UTEP has lost back-to-back and will be taking on Middle Tennessee, as well as New Mexico State soon after.
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Senior guard Ivane Tensaie scored UTEP’s first points in the game and continued to be a consistent offensive piece throughout the matchup leading her team in scoring with 23 points. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Blue Raiders steal momentum from UTEP women’s basketball, running off with the victory

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball honors National Girls and Women in Sports Day despite 64-42 loss against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
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UTEP guard Ahamad Bynum (12) attempting a shot to bring up UTEP's score in the first half.

UTEP holds off Kennesaw State in final seconds of game

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer January 29, 2025
UTEP men's basketball defeated the Kennesaw State University Owls at home in a back-and-forth battle to stay on top of the CUSA standings.
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UTEP guard Delma Zita (5) shooting at the free throw line.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to the Liberty Flames in fiery Conference USA home opener

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor January 22, 2025
UTEP women’s basketball fell to the Liberty Flames, 75-64. Even with a comeback in the second half from the Miners, the Flames’ strong start with a 14-point lead by half-time made it hard for UTEP to close the gap.
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UTEP men's basketball faces off against Liberty University on Jan. 16 in Virginia. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball extinguishes the Liberty University Flames in a thrilling close game

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor January 22, 2025
After a heated battle, UTEP reigned victorious over the Liberty Flames 72-70. After nine ties and 12 lead changes, the Miners came out victorious in the last 2.9 seconds of the game and gave UTEP its first CUSA road game win in a decade.
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Guard David Terrell protects the ball against New Mexico State player at the Don Haskins Center on Jan. 11.

UTEP’s men’s basketball six-game win streak ends with an upset by the Aggies

Diego Cruz-Castruita January 14, 2025
The UTEP men’s basketball team suffered a tough 85-57 loss to rival New Mexico State University in the Battle of I-10. Despite the defeat, the team aims to regroup, with players and coaches emphasizing the need for improvement and hardship.
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The Miners returned home victorious against the Islanders. This marked Head Coach Keitha Adams’ 300th win. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP women’s basketball triumphs in first away game, defeating the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s basketball. The Miners come out victorious in first away game of the season against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christ Islanders, ending with an 11-point lead, 64-53. This win also marks Head Coach Keitha Adam’s 300th win with the UTEP program.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP men’s basketball stuns UCSB Gauchos

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor November 25, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP men’s basketball.
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