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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP defeats Texas State Bobcats, 77-62.

UTEP beats Texas State 77-62

November 22, 2015

The UTEP men's basketball team picked up their second win of the season with a 15-point win over the Texas State Bobcats at the Don Haskins Center. Senior guard Earvin Morris and junior guard Lee Moore led the team in scoring with 17-points, three...

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Senior linebacker Jimmy Musgrave tackles Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon.

Miners fall on Senior Day to La. Tech 17-15

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 22, 2015

In the beginning it was sunny, slightly chilly, and decently attended. By the end of it was dark, cold, and empty at the Sun Bowl stadium as the UTEP football team lost to Louisiana Tech 17-15 on senior day. It was a heartbreaking loss for the...

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Come out and support seniors

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 17, 2015

At some point in time, the sun has to set on the career of student athletes. It is that time again for another senior day for the UTEP football team, with 20 Miners looking to leave the Sun Bowl with a lasting memory against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. It...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis scored 16-points, nine rebounds and eight assists against Loyola in the Miners season opener at the Don Haskins Center this past Saturday.

Miners ready for Texas State on Saturday

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

It is the same court, same coach and same arena. However, there are nearly all new faces on the court for the UTEP men’s basketball team. After their first win against NAIA Division I affiliate Loyola, the squad will face Texas State on Saturday, Nov....

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Senior tight end Cedrick Lang, along with 19 other seniors, will play his final home game this Saturday against Louisiana Tech.

Football team looks to end home schedule on a good note

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

After a tough 31-21 loss to Old Dominion on Saturday, Nov. 14, the Miners will be at home in a must-win situation against a very tough Louisiana Tech in their final home game of the season. “It was a disappointing loss for us on the road. It was a...

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Junior point guard Dominic Artis finishes the game with 16 points and 8 assists.

Miners hound Wolf Pack in season opener

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 14, 2015

Beginning its 95th season of basketball, the Miners opened their season with an electrifying 96-49 victory over the NAIA Division I Loyola Wolf Pack. Prior to the game, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd explained that the offense was expected to run a fast-tempo...

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The UTEP football team defeated the Rice Owls this past Saturday for the first time in five years.

Miners look to get back to .500 on the road against Old Dominion

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

After a 24-21 home win against the Rice Owls this past Saturday, the UTEP football team will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to take on Old Dominion on Nov. 14. The Miners and Old Dominion are both getting to the later part of the season with their bowl...

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Starr Breedlove looks to make an impact after sitting out

Starr Breedlove looks to make an impact after sitting out

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

After sitting out an entire season last year because of the NCAA transfer rules, guard Starr Breedlove returns to the UTEP women’s basketball team this season. Spending her senior season in the Sun City, Breedlove will use her quick agility to add depth...

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Miners pick up Pivotal Win over Rice 24-21

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 7, 2015

They have been beaten down, torn to nothing and left to scraps for any chance to win a game. After a 16-plays, 73-yard drive, featuring a balanced attack from Mack Leftwich through the air and Jeremiah Laufasa on the ground, kicker Jay Mattox nailed...

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Men’s and women’s team on the rise

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 3, 2015

The UTEP men and women’s basketball team have something in common; both are on the rise with rosters comprised of talented underclassmen and strong returning veterans. Last season saw both teams take a step back. Coming off one of their best seasons...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game.  Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

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