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The UTEP hockey club finishes the season with an overall record of 19-11 and 17-5 in the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference.

Men’s hockey club wraps up third season of play

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 12, 2018

The 2017-18 campaign for the UTEP men’s hockey club came to an end on Friday night, Feb. 9, as the Miners fell to North Texas 2-1 in the semi-final round of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference Championship (TCHC) playoffs. Through the first and...

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 Omega Harris’s daughter Khylynn will turn 3 years old in March.

The inspiration behind the game for Omega Harris

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

Omega Harris is going to be in UTEP’s record book forever.  He ranks in the program’s top-15 in both points scored and steals collected, and he’s nearing a top five spot in program history in 3-pointers made since joining the program as a freshman...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP mens basketball forward Tirus Smith

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP men’s basketball forward Tirus Smith

Adrian Broaddus, Daniel Mendez, and Jeremy Carranco February 12, 2018

  Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast for their newest episode featuring special guest UTEP freshman forward Tirus Smith, as he talks about his journey to becoming a Miner, his upbringing from Mississippi and what he plans to do for...

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Matt Willms finished the game with a team-high 12 points in a 63-59 loss to visiting UTSA.

UTSA hands UTEP sixth straight loss

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 10, 2018

Four Roadrunners shot in double-figures and held the Miners to shooting just 36 percent from the floor (18-50), resulting in a 63-59 win for UTSA at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday night. Guard Deon Lyle, Byron Frohnen, Giovnni De Nicolao and Jhivvan...

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Louis Wagenvoort returns a backhand shot against UTPB on Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club.

UTEP tennis shuts out UTPB

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor February 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s tennis team defeated UT-Permian Basin 7-0 with a perfect 6-0 sweep in singles competition and a 2-1 advantage in doubles play to earn an extra point, claiming the shutout win on a windy Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club....

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UTEP falls to Louisiana Tech 65-62 to drop to 5-5 in Conference USA.

UTEP women fall short against Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 10, 2018

Louisiana Tech used a strong third quarter (22-13) and hit big shots in the fourth quarter to get by UTEP 65-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (14-9, 5-5 C-USA) led for nearly five minutes while the visiting Lady Techsters...

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UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Trailing 4-2 in the third period, the UTEP men’s hockey club used three straight goals, including two from Matt Sanca to complete a 5-4 comeback win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) playoffs...

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UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel addresses the media and attendees of UTEPs 2018 Signing Day Luncheon.

Dimel announces 2018 football signing class amid sold-out crowd

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 7, 2018

A sold-out crowd and media members were given a glimpse of the new UTEP football team, as head coach Dana Dimel announced 27 signees to the program. Just stepping foot into the Larry K. Durham Center on Wednesday afternoon, one could hear the hum of...

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The UTEP softball team will open up the 2018 season in Tempe, Ariz., against Missouri.

UTEP softball hopes to bounce back this year

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 5, 2018

After a disappointing 2017 season, in which the Miners were only able to collect 12 wins and a last-place finish in the West Division of Conference USA, the UTEP softball team will strive to take advantage of a fresh start and a schedule that might benefit...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - National Signing Day and UTEP football RB Joshua Fields

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – National Signing Day and UTEP football RB Joshua Fields

Adrian Broaddus, Daniel Mendez, and Mike Flores February 5, 2018

On our latest episode of The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast, Copy Editor Adrian Broaddus and sports reporters Daniel "Curly" Mendez and Mike Flores join to talk about the UTEP Football 2018 Signing Class. Then, UTEP football running back Joshua Fields...

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Can UTEP’s 2018 signing class resurrect the program?

Can UTEP’s 2018 signing class resurrect the program?

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 5, 2018

For new head coach Dana Dimel, Wednesday’s signing day could be about restructuring the program for positions that need depth and new bodies to fill holes on the roster. Joining the team so late into recruiting season—late December to be exact—a...

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Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 5, 2018

Since starting Conference USA play, the UTEP women’s basketball team has yet to put together consecutive wins or losses, resulting in a seesaw record. They will aim to break the broken record against Louisiana Tech at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday...

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