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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The Miners will look to win their fourth consecutive game since 2005 and become bowl eligible for the first time since 2010.

Miners look to earn a bowl bid on the road

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 4, 2014

UTEP will be on the road once again in search of their fourth-straight win when they visit the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. More than just raking up wins, this game will serve as the first game that the Miners can become bowl eligible. After a resounding...

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Senior defensive back Nick Gathrite celebrates in the end zone after celebrating a fumble recovery touchdown.

Miners dominate Southern Miss 35-14

November 1, 2014

The UTEP football team won their third game in a row against Southern Mississippi 35-14. The Miners won in a resounding win at home where they forced 5 turnovers and are just one win away from bowl eligibility. After a fumble on their first drive...

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Krystal Ejesieme (left) and Lindsey Larson (right) jump to attempt a block on the Southern Miss attack

Southern Miss edges out Miners 3-1

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 31, 2014

In their last match in the month of October, the UTEP volleyball team lost to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a competitive four set battle, 4-1 (25-17, 17-25, 25-20, 25-21) at Memorial Gym. The first 10 points were a microcosm of what the match...

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Pitching coach Sarah Plourde (left) works with junior pitcher Danielle Pearson (right) in the pitching cage.

New pitching coach brings wealth of experience

Jason Green, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

he Prospector It probably goes without saying, but it is a long way from Bristol, Connecticut, to El Paso, Texas. The move to El Paso is just the latest in a journey that Sara Plourde has traveled to reach the top of the NCAA record books and around...

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Then freshman forward Vince Hunter takes a jump shot in the 2013 Orange and White Scrimmage.

Miners look to dazzle in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

On Nov. 1, the 2014-15 UTEP men’s basketball team will showcase their talents to the city of El Paso for the first time this season in the fourth-annual Orange and White Scrimmage. It’s become common in men’s college basketball for there to be...

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This Saturday, the Miners will look to win three straight games for the first time since 2010.

Miners ready for Southern Mississippi

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

The Miners gear up to play at home against Southern Mississippi, after a resounding win against the UTSA Roadrunners. For the second straight week the Miners have left fans in awe as they continue to rack up important conference wins. The big win on...

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Miner defense makes history on the road against UTSA

Miner defense makes history on the road against UTSA

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

The UTEP football team came away with their most impressive win in the Sean Kugler era on Oct. 25, as they defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 34-0. As impressive as the offense was, the Miner defense was the story of the game. In Sean Kugler’s first 18...

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Sophomore midfielder Hannah Nicholson wins the ball against the Florida International defender this past Sunday.

Old Dominion last stop on Miners road to C-USA tournament

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 28, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team has reached the first of its goals this season with two wins this weekend that clinched a spot in the Conference USA tournament. With wins over Florida International and Florida Atlantic, the Miners reached 19 points and...

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UTEP goalkeeper Sarah Dilling attempting a save.

Miners defeat FIU, 2-1

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 26, 2014

In the UTEP women’s soccer teams last home match of the season, the Miners came through with the win against Florida International 2-1, at University Field. In the first half the Miners controlled possession and were on the attack for the majority...

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Miners triumph on Senior Night

Miners triumph on Senior Night

Juan Carlos Navarrate, Staff Reporter October 24, 2014

The UTEP Miners soccer team sent their seniors off in winning fashion on senior night. The Miners defeated Florida Atlantic University 2-1 Friday night in game dominated by the Miners on University field. Ironically enough it was the freshmen that...

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The Miners will play six consecutive games to close out their 2014 regular season.

Miners are rested and ready after bye week

Juan Carlos Navarrate, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

The UTEP Miners will seek to improve on their win against Old Dominion with another conference win against UT San Antonio. The Miners head to San Antonio coming off their second bye week of the season and a lot to play for with the second half of the...

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Senior center back Hannah Asuchak attempts to steal the ball from a UTSA midfielder.

Miners still in contention as regular season comes to a close

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 21, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team will begin another pivotal week of competition after winning big this weekend. The Miners hosted UTSA on Sunday and shut them out on their way to a 2-0 victory at University Field, which secured another double-digit win...

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