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UTEP looks to carry momentum against Texas Tech

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

The UTEP football team (1-0, 0-0) will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0, 0-0) with the Miners coming off a momentous win against Houston Baptist. UTEP is starting off the season 1-0 for the first time since their season opening win against New...

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Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 3, 2019

The UTEP Miners opened their season in the I-10 challenge with their best performance to start the season since 2011, winning two games in their opening weekend. In the first matchup of the weekend on Friday night the Miners lost in three straight...

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Senior saftey Michael Lewis makes a tackle during the Miners 36-34 win over Houston Baptist.

UTEP Football wins season opener against Houston Baptist in electrifying Sun Bowl Stadium

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter September 1, 2019

In a Sun Bowl stadium that was filled with more than 34,646 fans the UTEP football team defeated Houston Baptist 36-34 in their season opener. This was the Miners' first home win since Nov. 26, 2016 which was 1,008 days ago. On El Paso strong night and...

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UTEP Football plans a revival in program

UTEP Football plans a revival in program

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

With the second season approaching in the Dana Dimel-era, Miner fans are hoping for an improvement from the team’s 2018 campaign. With just one win last season, and notable players departing the program through graduation, the Miners plan to overcome...

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Defender Kori Lewis fights the ball against Abilene Christian University Sunday Aug. 24.

Balogun leads young UTEP soccer team into a new era 

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 27, 2019

UTEP soccer started the Head Coach Kathryn Balogun-era this past week, and it has gotten off to a slow start. This Miner team is young and still learning how to mix their skills as a team. After two matches the Miners have a 0-1-1 record with a tie versus...

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UTEP athletes interact with fans on “Fan Day” at Sun Bowl Stadium Aug. 24.

“Fan Day” Miners football hold open practice

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor August 27, 2019

Just seven days prior to UTEP’s first football game against Houston Baptist, UTEP Athletics hosted Fan Day which included an open practice and an autograph session free of charge. Fans were able to meet their favorite players in the Larry K. Durham...

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Redshirt junior tight end Luke Laufenberg was introduced on National Signing Day as part of the 2019 UTEP football recruiting class. Luke died early Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer.

UTEP football player Luke Laufenberg dies of cancer

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 22, 2019

Luke Laufenberg, 21, died early Thursday morning from complications from Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare cancer in the United States which attacks immune cells and is known to spread rapidly.  Laufenberg was a recent signee to the Miner football team earning...

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Junior quarterback Mark Torrez will look to earn playing time this season for the Miners.

Miners QB Rundown: Local Mark Torrez looks for opportunity in 2019

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor July 30, 2019

Hometown product and junior quarterback Mark Torrez of Eastwood High School only appeared in one game last season, but did gain extensive experience as a redshirt freshman.  During his freshman year, Torrez played in seven games, completing 14 of...

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Alexa Hoy will enter the transfer portal and depart from the UTEP women's basketball program.

UTEP women’s basketball guard Alexa Hoy departs from program

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor July 29, 2019

Sophomore guard Alexa Hoy has left the UTEP women’s basketball team and will enter the transfer portal, according to KTSM El Paso. Hoy is the second player to depart from the program since the end of the 2018-2019 season, after former Miner Zuzanna...

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Running back Quardraiz Wadley will be out for the 2019 season due to a toe injury.

UTEP Football running back Quardraiz Wadley out for season due to injury

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor July 29, 2019

Senior running back QuardraizWadley suffered a season-ending toe injury with just less than a month before the 2019-2020 season kickoff for the UTEP football team. Wadley is expected to be out for four to six months after sustaining this injury during...

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Miners Quarterback Rundown Day One: Brandon Jones’ long journey to division one starter

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor July 25, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of seven profiling the  UTEP's quarterback’s on the roster. The UTEP Miner football team recently added  junior college transfer quarterbacks Gavin Hardison of New Mexico Military Institute...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football digs for a winning season

Alexia Lopez, Upward Bound intern July 12, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso football team has been struggling in its effort to end the curse of a losing streak. UTEP is just two months away from tailgate parties and the excitement running through campus. Miner fans are anxious to see what Head...

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