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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Saruni and Koech named C-USA track athletes of the week

Saruni and Koech named C-USA track athletes of the week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 16, 2018

UTEP track and field landed two Conference USA weekly honors with Male Track Athlete of the Week Michael Saruni and Female Athlete of the Week Lilian Koech, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon. Saruni placed first in the 800m at the Vanderbilt...

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Women’s basketball looks to end homestand on a high note

Women’s basketball looks to end homestand on a high note

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 15, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team will conclude their three-game homestand at the Don Haskins Center this Thursday, Jan. 18, as they take on Florida Atlantic for the second time this season. The Owls (8-6, 2-1 C-USA) defeated the Miners (11-6, 2-2 C-USA)...

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El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 15, 2018

A new year means a new opportunity for growth. For UTEP athletics, growth is necessary after a roller coaster of a year in 2017. Meanwhile the Chihuahuas have seen their programs soar to the top. Here are the top questions to ask for El Paso’s sports: UTEP...

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Omega Harris jumps to number 13th in UTEP scoring.

Men’s basketball seeks first road win of the season at UTSA

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter January 15, 2018

UTEP stopped the bleeding and ended a three-game losing skid after they escaped with a victory against Florida International, 72-68, on Saturday. But conference play is getting in the thick of things, and the Miners will begin a three-game road trip starting...

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Jennifer Han (right) battled Lilian Martinez (left) on Oct. 16, 2016 at the Don Haskins Center. Han will face the No.1 contender Lizbeth Crespo on Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center.

El Paso’s world champion ready to return to the ring

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter January 15, 2018

International Boxing Federation’s world female featherweight titleholder Jennifer Han (16-3-1) was ready to defend her title against the mandatory challenger Lizbeth Crespo (12-3) early in December, but the fight was postponed due to an ankle sprain. The...

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Kai Locksley officially committed to UTEP on Monday, Jan. 15.

Former Texas quarterback Locksley commits to UTEP

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 15, 2018

Former Texas and Iowa Western quarterback Kai Locksley announced on his Twitter account on Monday night that he has committed to play for the UTEP football team next season. Locksley entered his collegiate playing career as a four-star rated prospect...

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UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

UTEP and Florida International were locked at 53 with six minutes remaining in the ball game, until the Miners went streaking on a 10-0 run to avoid a second half letdown, eventually pushing past FIU, 72-68. UTEP’s offense ran through guard Isiah...

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UTEP guard Faith Cook dribbles the ball past Middle Tennessees Anna Jones.

UTEP women fall to Middle Tennessee in defensive battle

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 13, 2018

Middle Tennessee’s Anna Jones led all scorers with 30 points in part to an impressive shooting day (10-17) from the floor to help lift the Blue Raiders past UTEP 54-45 at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday afternoon. The freshman’s 30-point finish...

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Evan Gilyard led all Miners with 20 points.

Owls slice Miners for first win in conference play

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

It was a game of firsts for the Florida Atlantic Owls after they ran away with a 73-66 win over the struggling Miners. It marked the first time that the Owls had won a conference game this year, breaking a six-game losing streak. It was also the first...

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Junior guard Najala Howell looks to make a pass around Charlottes defense.

UTEP women come back from 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 11, 2018

From what was an ugly start, the UTEP women’s basketball team was able to comeback and claim the win using a 23-6 third quarter to push past Charlotte, 67-58, in UTEP’s Conference USA home opener and first home game since Dec. 2. The Miners (11-5,...

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Reggie Mitchell (above) calls out a play during a football game with Arkansas in 2017.

UTEP football adds Mitchell, Waters, Tuiasosopo and Rebstock to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced the addition of running backs coach Reggie Mitchell, inside wide receivers coach Jake Waters, defensive line/defensive tackles coach Mike Tuiasosopo and cornerbacks coach Remington Rebstock to the staff on...

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Jennifer Han (right) became El Paso’s first boxing world champion in front of 1,500 fans at Southwest University Park on Apr. 30, 2016.

Han vs Crespo upcoming fight moved to February

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

El Paso's World Champion Jennifer Han and No. 1 World Ranked Lizbeth Crespo's fight that was originally scheduled for Jan. 27, has officially been moved to the Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The fight will be the co-main event to Victor...

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