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Head coach Keitha Adams discusses play with team.

Keitha Adams accepts Wichita State job

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

Former UTEP head coach Keitha Adams is leaving UTEP after 16 years to take over the head coaching position at Wichita State. "Keitha was one of my first hires and has been with us for 16 years. She has done an absolutely unbelievable job. We hate to...

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UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

The Miners football team will once again square off against the likes of former Western Atletic Conference (WAC) rivals New Mexico and Nevada according to UTEP Athletic Department officicals. “We’re excited to renew rivalries with old WAC foes...

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Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 28, 2017

After a 2-1 series loss to Southern Mississippi on Sunday, UTEP softball had a short turnaround with their rival New Mexico State coming to town for a double-header on Tuesday. UTEP is now on a four-game skid after NMSU defeated them in both games.   In...

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Adams interviews for Wichita State head coaching vacancy

Adams interviews for Wichita State head coaching vacancy

Jason Green, Sports Editor March 28, 2017

According to multiple reports, UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keith Adams has been interviewed for the women’s basketball head coaching vacancy at Wichita State University, in her home state of Kansas. Adams, who has been at UTEP since 2001,...

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In his junior season, quarterback Ryan Metz enters spring practice for the first time knowing that he is the starting quarterback for the Miners.

Metz tackles spring as starter for first time

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 28, 2017

El Paso’s own Ryan Metz, out of Andress High School, and his development into UTEP’s starting role at quarterback has been one of the more exciting things in UTEP football for the past two seasons. Metz’s most memorable moment as a Miner came in...

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Pitcher Devyn Cretz leads UTEP in wins (5) and strikeouts (34) as a freshman.

Cretz relishes role as starter after redshirt season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 28, 2017

From the veteran group of pitchers on the roster of the UTEP softball team—three seniors included—it’s the redshirt freshman Devyn Cretz who has stood out in the 2017 season so far. Out of UTEP’s eight wins in the year, Cretz is credited for five...

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Miners fall in deciding third game with Golden Eagles

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 26, 2017

In the deciding third game of the series, UTEP softball fell victim to Southern Mississippi’s junior pitcher Samantha Robles once again, as the Miners lost 6-1, on Sunday at Helen of Troy Field. In the last five games, Robles is a perfect 5-0 when she’s...

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Miner softball splits Saturday series with Southern Miss

Miner softball splits Saturday series with Southern Miss

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 25, 2017

UTEP and Southern Miss began their three-game weekend series on Mar. 25 with a double-header. Both teams earned one win each, in completely different outcomes. The bats couldn’t be stopped for the Miners in the first game, but cooled down with a...

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Miner football completes first scrimmage of spring

Miner football completes first scrimmage of spring

Jeremy Carranco, Reporter March 24, 2017

The UTEP football team held their first scrimmage of the 2017 spring football season on a cold and windy Friday morning, March 24, at the Sun Bowl. The team played three full-length drives to start, followed by some offensive and defensive pod drills...

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New Era Wrestling features male and female wrestlers such as The Patriot, El Tirano and Delilah—including five of founder Jose Ontiveros’ children.

A ‘New Era’ of lucha libre dawns in El Paso

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 21, 2017

As the city winds down from the week on a Friday night, a whole new community emerges from a shabby warehouse on Dyer Street. New Era Wrestling, a local El Paso Lucha Libre organization, opens their doors every Friday night to hundreds of people of...

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Senior infielder Kiki Pepi is currently batting .355 with two home runs and 20 runs batted in for the Miners.

UTEP softball ready to take on Southern Mississippi this weekend

Augie Touris, Contributor March 21, 2017

The UTEP softball team will face off against Southern Mississippi on Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26. The Miners are starting to turn their season in a better direction after a rough start that included losses to top programs Stanford, Arizona...

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Prospy pick 'em: March Madness

Prospy pick ’em: March Madness

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 16, 2017

Jeremy's Bracket One Final Four, Three Wildcats Kentucky, Villanova, and Arizona. These are three Wildcat teams who I see making it to Phoenix for the Final Four. Kentucky’s SEC tournament title has them set for a big run here in March. I believe...

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