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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Junior guard Erin Wilson is fouled as she attempts a shot.

UTEP’s effort not enough against the Mean Green

Gianluca Cuevas, Contributor January 31, 2023

The UTEP women’s basketball team (13-6, 6-4 C-USA) faced the University of North Texas (UNT) (8-13, 5-6 C-USA) at the Don Haskins Center, Saturday, Jan 28. The Miners entered this game with an overtime win on the road.    Senior guard Jazion Jackson...

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Guard Mario McKinney Jr dribbles the ball along the baseline during the game against FAU.

Miners lose at home to No. 24 FAU

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor January 23, 2023

UTEP men’s basketball team (11-9, 4-5 Conference USA) was defeated by No. 24 Florida Atlantic Owls at the Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 21, with a final score of 67-59.   FAU got off to a fast start in the first half by going on a 10-0 run...

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Guard Tae Hardy tries to make a basket against Florida Internation University player.

Another Miner win against FIU Panthers

Nicholas Maes, Contributor January 21, 2023

The UTEP Miners (11-8, C-USA 4-4) have done it again with their win against Florida International University (FIU) (8-11, C-USA 2-6), Jan. 19. This win brings the UTEP men’s basketball team to a 4-4 conference standing and its second consecutive conference...

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Calvin Solomon plays offense against UTSA player.

Men’s basketball mounts a historic comeback

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

After losing four straight games, the UTEP men’s basketball team (9-7, C-USA 2-3) finally managed a comeback win over Conference USA (C-USA) opponent the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) (7-10, C-USA 1-5). The Miners came back from a 14-point...

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Junior guard Avery Crouse attempts to add on to the lead with a three pointer.

Miners pull a season sweep against LA Tech

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 10, 2023

UTEP women’s basketball (10-3, 3-1 Conference USA) welcomed Louisiana Tech (9-6, 2-3 C-USA) to the Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 7. The Miners held down LA Tech, 72-66 for a conference sweep against the Lady Techsters. Louisiana Tech led throughout...

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Guard Soleil Montrose prepares to shoot a jump-shot while being closely defended.

Women’s basketball blazes past UAB

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor December 30, 2022

The UTEP Miners (9-2, C-USA 2-0) roll past the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) (8-3, C-USA 0-2) late Thursday, Dec. 30 for its second Conference USA (C-USA) win of the season. Thanks to a strong start, UTEP scored 76 points to UAB’s 58 points...

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UTEP Men’s basketball defeated Louisiana Tech 60-55 at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of UTEP Strategic Communications

Miners starts conference play with a win

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter December 19, 2022

UTEP men’s basketball (7-3, 1-0 Conference USA) hosted Louisiana Tech University (6-5, 0-1 C-USA) Saturday, Dec. 17. The Miners defeated Louisiana Tech 60-55. This is UTEP’s first C-USA opening win since the 2015-2016 season.  The Miners scored...

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UTEP loses third straight road game

UTEP loses third straight road game

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter December 11, 2022

UTEP men’s basketball (6-3, 0-0 Conference USA) traveled to Chicago, Ill. to take on Big East affiliate DePaul University (6-4, 0-1 Big East) Saturday, Dec. 10. The Miners lost to DePaul with a final score of 91-70.   UTEP scored the first four...

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