The Prospector

Wave the white flag! UTEP softball blasts past UNM

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 21, 2025

After their first game was postponed, UTEP finally hosted UNM at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. UNM stomped into the 915 with a desire to rebound after failing to sweep conference foe Colorado State two days prior.

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UTEP softball strikes out in back-to-back battles against LA Tech

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 26, 2025

UTEP softball returned to bat against LA Tech in an intense battle. Although both games ended in a loss, the battle against the Bulldogs spotlighted the Miners’ limitless potential.

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UTEP softball sweethearts win against Manhattan, 9-6

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 26, 2025

A total of 222 fans were in attendance for the Valentine’s Day matchup between the UTEP Miners (4-2) and the Manhattan Jaspers (0-2). UTEP’s defense had Manhattan ground out the final two outs which resulted in a 9-6 victory over the Jaspers.

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UTEP softball shuts down Montana Grizzlies, 10-1

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 26, 2025

The second game of the Third Annual Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament hosted by the University of Texas at El Paso (4-2) saw the Miners defeat the University of Montana Grizzlies (2-5) 10-1 ending the game in the top of the fifth inning.

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UTEP Softball pulls through, earns ticket to C-USA post-season tournament

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer • May 7, 2024

The UTEP Softball season is inching toward its end after players stepped out to the field for their last home series. The Miners picked up their bats and gloves for the last time this season at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex, where they faced the...

UTEP softball plays hard against Jax State in Easter weekend games

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • April 2, 2024

UTEP Softball played three games at home in the Helen of Troy Softball Complex March 28-30 against Jax State, ultimately incurring a win and two losses against the Gamecocks ahead of Easter Sunday. The Gamecocks flipped the script on the Miners as UTEP...

UTEP Softball gives their all in Battle of 1-10 series

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 28, 2024

The Battle of 1-10 is a phenomenon for sports in the El Paso and New Mexico areas, and UTEP softball got its chance to swing at bat this past weekend on March 22 and 23. UTEP battled to the very end in all three games but lost to the New Mexico State...

UTEP Softball hits hard in spring opener

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 15, 2024

UTEP Softball had its season debut, playing five games over the past weekend,two against Abilene Christian University, two against Western Michigan University and one against Monmouth University. The community showed up in big crowds for the team as the...

Miners welcome new softball coach

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • July 5, 2023

On June 27, UTEP Softball made a new addition to its coaching staff, Brittney Matta. Current Head Coach T.J. Hubbard made the announcement that he and Matta will be working together, with Matta holding the title of Softball Associate Head Coach. Matta,...

The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Alexia Morales

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • March 22, 2023

Growing up near softball stadiums, attending countless softball games and tournaments, hearing fans screaming, parents cheering and having teammates supporting each other, has been the world that revolves around UTEP junior outfielder Alexia ‘Lexi’...

Softball drops two to Western Kentucky

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

After closing out its three-game series with a win over the University of Texas at San Antonio (6-22, C-USA 2-4), the Miners softball team (10-16, C-USA 2-4) opened at-home conference play versus Western Kentucky University (WKU) (17-9, C-USA 2-1) Friday,...

Softball closes UTEP Invitational with loss to No. 4 Oklahoma State

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • March 1, 2023

Following a frustrating end to the Dr. Diana Natalicio Tournament over a week ago, the UTEP softball team found some success at the UTEP Invitational Tournament. UTEP hosted the Cal State-Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-12), University of Missouri at Kansas...