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Incoming UTEP transfer guard Adam Hess moves around defender for Salt Lake Community College against Utah State University Eastern Feb. 22.

UTEP men’s basketball adds outside shooting with swingman Adam Hess

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 10, 2020

According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein swingman Adam Hess of the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), Bruins has committed to transfer to UTEP.  Hess as a freshman, averaged 7.6 points a game shooting 46% from the field and 43% from the 3-point...

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Third basemen Diego Goris's number one fan and Chico wait for the baseball player to come out of the locker room on opening night on Tuesday April 10, 2018. at Southwest University Park.

El Paso Chihuahuas hosting online virtual opening day

Staff Report April 10, 2020

Today at 1 p.m., the hometown Chihuahuas will have a live rebroadcast of its 2016 Pacific Coast League Championship season opener in a condensed version. With all major sports leagues suspending operations including Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and...

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North Alabama sophomore guard Christian Agnew looks to shoot over Jacksonville defender in win Jan. 2.

UTEP men’s basketball adds first transfer during offseason

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 9, 2020

North Alabama sophomore guard Christian Agnew has committed to UTEP according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Agnew is 6-2, 190-pound native of Detroit that will have two seasons of athletic eligibility remaining. In two seasons for the North Alabama...

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Freshman guard Deon Stroud pulls up for a jumper over Blue Raider defender versus Middle Tennessee State Jan. 30.

UTEP basketball set to lose a fourth player, Deon Stroud

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 30, 2020

Redshirt freshman Deon Stroud, a 6-5 guard with exceptional athletic ability, will transfer, according to Rivals.com. Stroud was seen as a possible future star for the Miner program. Becoming the fourth player to announce transfer intentions,...

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Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.

Esports takes spotlight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter March 30, 2020

The popularity of esports has spiked over the past couple of weeks amongst the coronavirus pandemic, which has essentially forced people to stay home to prevent the spread of the virus. Most people spend the day watching shows on Netflix, doing...

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UTEP basketball’s Anthony Tarke enters transfer portal

UTEP basketball’s Anthony Tarke enters transfer portal

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 26, 2020

Redshirt junior transfer forward Anthony Tarke entered the transfer portal according to verbalcommits.com and became the third Miner this offseason to make that decision.   https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1243002744761442309 Tarke was...

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Tokyo Olympics postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Tokyo Olympics postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter March 23, 2020

For more coverage on COVID-19 and its impact on UTEP, El Paso, the state and the nation, visit The Prospector's Coronavirus page. The 2020 Olympics scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

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Sophomore guard Jordan Lathon dribbles the ball around his teammate's pick in 67-66 win over Middle Tennessee State Jan. 30.

UTEP basketball loses two more players to transfer portal

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 20, 2020

For more coverage on COVID-19 and its impact on UTEP, El Paso, the state and the nation, visit The Prospector's Coronavirus page. A disappointing season for the UTEP Miners just got even worse, with two prominent players entering the transfer portal once...

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UTEP spring sports have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

UTEP spring sports suspended due to COVD-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter March 12, 2020

Effective immediately all spring sport competition for Conference-USA institutions are suspended until further notice in statement released by Conference-USA.  UTEP athletics competes in Conference-USA.  UTEP softball, men’s and women’s...

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The remainder of the C-USA tournament has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Conference USA tournament canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter March 12, 2020

For more coverage on COVID-19 and its impact on UTEP, El Paso, the state and the nation, visit The Prospector's Coronavirus page. Conference USA has officially announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Air Force Reserve C-USA Basketball...

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The UTEP women's basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 97-65 in the first round of the C-USA tournament in Frisco, Texas.

UTEP women’s basketball dominates in first round of Conference-USA tournament

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2020

The opening round against Florida Atlantic University turned out to be a bit of déjà vu for the UTEP women’s basketball team(16-14) as it dominated the Owls (13-17) for the second time this season. The Miners put up over 90 points versus FAU and...

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UTEP women’s basketball prepares for Conference-USA tournament

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter March 9, 2020

  The regular season finale did not go as planned for the UTEP women’s basketball team as it fell to the North Texas Mean Green 68-58 on the road. Now the Miners will look to regroup and battle Florida Atlantic in the first round of the Conference-USA...

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