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Harris named to C-USA basketball preseason team

Harris named to C-USA basketball preseason team

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 26, 2017

UTEP senior guard and team captain, Omega Harris has earned one of the two final spots in Conference USA’s preseason team for men’s basketball, the league office announced Thursday morning. Charlotte junior guard Jon Davis earned the final spot. Harris...

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The evolution of jerseys represents the brand

The evolution of jerseys represents the brand

Daniel Mendez, Reporter October 24, 2017

In the world of NCAA uniforms and how they’ve been revolutionized in today’s game is tailored to fit a certain team’s state flag, to resemble a much-needed throwback to the university’s previous jerseys or just to decide to deck out a university...

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Football’s coaching search depends on new athletic director

Football’s coaching search depends on new athletic director

Jason Green, Contributor October 23, 2017

When fans began calling for head coach Sean Kugler’s firing after the first few–not so unexpected–losses this season, they may not have taken a few very important things into account that would take place following the firing. First, there was...

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Defensive back Nik Needham has a team-best six pass breakups in his last two games.

Needham’s development helps fuel improvements on defense

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 23, 2017

If there has been one bright spot lately for the Miners on their current 0-7 season, it has been the defensive improvement. Coming into the season, many expected senior linebacker Alvin Jones to lead the charge, which he certainly has. Jones, brother...

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The UTEP football team sits last in FBS in total offense with just 1,537 yards in seven games.

Miners faced with questions going into UTSA game

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 23, 2017

With a devastating 0-7 record, the Miners came off their bye week with even more questions that need to be answered before they host UTSA on Saturday, Oct. 28. The team is still unsure about who will start as quarterback on Saturday, as both Ryan Metz...

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The UTEP men’s basketball team will take the court against another opponent for the first time this season against Sul Ross State on Oct. 28..

Men’s basketball opens exhibition play this weekend

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter October 23, 2017

In preparation for the 2017-18 men’s basketball season, UTEP will be hosting two exhibition games at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners will welcome Sul Ross State University on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., and then on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., UTEP will battle Western...

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Mens golf outlasts No. 24 Marquette to win second straight Price Invitational

Men’s golf outlasts No. 24 Marquette to win second straight Price Invitational

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 22, 2017

The UTEP men's golf team put together three solid rounds to win its own Price's "Give 'Em Five" Invitational for the second consecutive season on Sunday afternoon at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club. The Miners beat No. 24 Marquette in the final round,...

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Kelvin Jones departs from UTEP basketball program

Kelvin Jones departs from UTEP basketball program

Mike Flores, Reporter October 21, 2017

Over the years of the Tim Floyd era, many players left the UTEP basketball program, and one more can be added to the list—sophomore center Kelvin Jones. In what was supposed to be a deeper team at the frontcourt position, UTEP lost one of their 7-footer's...

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Team White escapes with win after late-game shot in Orange-White scrimmage

Team White escapes with win after late-game shot in Orange-White scrimmage

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter October 21, 2017

Team White was up nearly the entire second half on Team Orange in the seventh annual Orange versus White scrimmage, which seemed to be going to all Team White's way, until senior forward Jake Flaggert hit his only shot of the night with under 20 seconds...

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Miners snap four-game skid with 2-0 shutout of Marshall

Miners snap four-game skid with 2-0 shutout of Marshall

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 19, 2017

Freshman Anna Jimmerson scored in the 12th minute of play and sophomore Aylin Villalobos added a goal in the 76th minute to help the UTEP women’s soccer team snap a four-game losing streak, shutting out Marshall 2-0 on “Senior Night” at University...

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Lily Downs

Lily Downs named C-USA women’s golfer of the week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 18, 2017

UTEP's Lily Downs has been named Conference USA women’s golfer of the week, the league office announced Wednesday evening. The junior earned back-to-back top-five showings to grab her first weekly nod of the season. First, she penned a 2-over...

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The UTEP men’s soccer club opens an opportunity for students to play soccer competitively.

Men’s soccer club builds winning tradition as a close-knit group

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter October 16, 2017

Although UTEP doesn’t offer an official athletic men’s soccer team, the men’s soccer club, a close-knit group, offers an opportunity for male students to play organized soccer competitively. The club has also built itself a dynasty in the Recreational...

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