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Daniel Alec Lopez

Daniel Alec Lopez

Daniel Alec Lopez is senior Digital Media Production. Daniel joined The Prospector in 2019 as a contributor for multimedia, sports, and entertainment.  After graduation, Daniel hopes to relocate somewhere else in Texas and work in broadcasting or any kind of journalism job. 

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The UTEP Miners lose 27-10 to the University of New Mexico Sept. 17 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UTEP’s turnovers lead to loss against UNM

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
September 18, 2022
Roswell native finds success

Roswell native finds success

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
September 14, 2022
UTEP running back Ronald Awatt rushes the ball in a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

Defense picks up win in 99th Battle of I-10

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
September 11, 2022
Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
September 6, 2022
UTEP’s womens soccer team wins 1-0 against University of Nevada, Las Vegas on their field Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of UNLV Athletics.

UTEP soccer goes 1-1 on the road

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
August 31, 2022

Miners collapse in first sellout game since 2008

Daniel Alec Lopez and Itzel Giron
August 28, 2022
PhotoWide receiver Mister Chavis, cornerback Walter Neil, and defensive back Verenzo Holmes celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 2, 2021. Prospector File Photo.

UTEP’s long awaited football season is here

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor
August 23, 2022
Transfer forward Tillotson ready for a new chapter

Transfer forward Tillotson ready for a new chapter

Daniel Alec Lopez
July 22, 2022
Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Daniel Alec Lopez
July 21, 2022
From left to right: Senior kicker Gavin Baechle, sophomore wide receiver Tyrin Smith, junior defensive end Praise Amaewhule, junior offensive lineman Elijah Klein, senior running back Ronald Awatt.

UTEP football athletes receive Athlon Sports All Conference-USA Honors

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
July 13, 2022
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Athletics getting community more involved through 915 tour

Daniel Alec Lopez, Sports Editor
July 8, 2022
UTEP’s Powell & Morais come up short of a national championship

UTEP’s Powell & Morais come up short of a national championship

Daniel Alec Lopez, Sports Editor
June 13, 2022
Junior second baseman Pate Cathey, originally from Frisco, Texas, started 37 games, four home runs and 24 runs batted in. Photo courtesy of Ruben R. Ramirez.

UTEP softball player makes an impact on the diamond

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2022
Freshman pitcher Aalijah Alarcon pitches against Middle Tennesse University at the Helen of Troy softball complex. Photo courtesy of Ruben R. Ramirez.

UTEP Softball takes series against MTSU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2022
The Super Bowl is one of the most viewed sports championship games with 114.4 million people watching the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX February 1, 2015. Photo courtesy of Mike from Creative Commons.

Looking back historical sports championships

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022
Over 1,000 fans attended the “Spring Showcase” on April 8 as the football team finished up its Spring season. The Miners will return for their fall season Aug. 27.

UTEP spring football comes to an end

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2022
The UTEP football team returned to practice on the field March 1 after finishing the 2021 season 7-4 and 4-4. The Miners will play for the Spring football scrimmage April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Sun Bowl Stadium.

Miners football spring break down

Daniel Alec Lopez
April 7, 2022
Freshman tight end Wyatt Dyer says he is superstitious about a certain pair of gloves that he has worn since playing football in high school.

Athletes versus superstitions

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
Miners win to tie series against LA Tech

Miners win to tie series against LA Tech

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2022
A look at the female coaches who shaped sports at UTEP

A look at the female coaches who shaped sports at UTEP

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022
Junior guard Souley Boum lines up against a Western Illinois opponent at the Don Haskins Center on March 19 for round one of the CBI Tournament. Photo credit of Ruben Ramirez.

Miners win first round of CBI Tournament

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2022
UTEP men’s basketball team lost 66-59 against Middle Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championships at the Star on March 10. Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners lose in quarterfinals to MTSU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022
The UTEP Miners win 74-64 against Old Dominion at the Star March 9 in the second round of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championship. Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners win first C-USA Tournament game in five years.

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2022
Forward Jamari Sibley plays offense during the first quarter.

Miners snap Mean Green’s 15-game win streak

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2022
The UTEP Miners win 70-67 against Rice University at the Don Haskins Center March 3.

Kennedy’s late game free throws secure sweep against Owls

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Junior guard Souley Boum, originally from Oakland, California, has averaged 19 points and four rebounds per game during the 2021-2022 season.

Scoring threat on the court

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
Junior point guard Souley Boum plays offense against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Miners lose showdown against UAB

Daniel Alec Lopez
February 27, 2022
UTEP men’s basketball goes against Middle State Tennesse University at the Murphy Center Feb. 21. The men lost 77-59.

Miners unable to keep up with Blue Raiders

Daniel Alec Lopez
February 22, 2022
UTEP men’s basketball team wins 84-70 against the University of Southern Mississippi at the Reed Coliseum Feb. 19.

Miners sweep Golden Eagles

Daniel Alec Lopez
February 19, 2022
Junior Guard Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Louisiana Tech University at the Thomas Assembly Center Feb. 17. Photo credit of LA Tech Athletics.

UTEP outlasts the Bulldogs

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2022
Souley Boum and Tydus Verhoeven play offense against Marshall University Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners lose second straight game

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022
Guard Souley Boum plays offense against North Texas at the UNT Coliseum Feb. 7, scoring a game-high of 20 points.

Miners six-game win streak snapped

Daniel Alec Lopez
February 8, 2022
Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Rice University player Feb. 5 in an away game. Photo courtesy of Mark Brunner.

Miners secure sixth straight win against Owls

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2022
Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Florida International University at the Don Haskins Center Jan. 30.

Miners beat FIU for fifth straight win

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2022
Sophomore guard Katia Gallegos looks to get around the FIU defender on Jan. 30 at the Ocean Convocation Center.

UTEP women’s basketball team falls to FIU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Reporter
January 30, 2022
Men’s basketball won against Florida Atlantic University Jan. 27 with a close 70-68 victory at the Don Haskins Center. Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez

Miners win on last second buzzer beater

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2022
Is there hope for UTEP mens basketball?

Is there hope for UTEP men’s basketball?

Daniel Lopez
January 22, 2022
Alfred Hollins aims to make a basket at the UTSA game Jan. 20 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners get two straight wins in conference play

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2022
UTEP forward Alfred Hollins dunks the ball in a matchup against Old Dominion. The Miners took a victory in overtime, 78-70.

Miners pull off win against ODU in overtime

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2022
The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team lost 63-55 against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan. 14.

Miners drop another conference game

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2022
Junior point guard Jamari Sibley dunks against Univeristy of Southern Miss on Jan,8 at the Don Haskins Center

Miners Bounce Back in Win Against Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 9, 2022
Jamal Bieniemy looks down the court for an open teammate against UAB on Dec. 30, 2021. Photo by: Ken Shepherd.

Miners fall in first conference game at UAB

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
January 1, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Jacob Cowing catches a pass against LA Tech Oct. 16, 2021, at the Sun Bowl against Rice University.

UTEP wide receiver makes history

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2021
UTEP players cheer on the sideline during the second half of the game against WNMU on Nov. 9

Men’s basketball working hard to improve

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2021
Jamal Bieniemy goes up for a layup against FAMU on Nov. 24, 2021, at the Don Haskins center. Photo by: Ace Acosta

Miners bounce back in win

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2021
Miners lose first game of tournament after struggling offensively

Miners lose first game of tournament after struggling offensively

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 23, 2021
Freshman running back Deion Hankins runs the ball against UTSA on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

UTEP prepares for final home game against Rice

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2021
Guard Souley Bourn shoots a three pointer against NMSU for the battle of I-10 on Nov. 13, 2021, at the Pan American Center

Comeback falls short

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2021
Kezza Giffa layups the ball during the home game against Western New Mexico on Nov. 9.

Miners move past the Mustangs

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
Teal Battle along with her teammates scream for joy during the last quarter of the game against St. Mary’s University during their home game on Nov. 7.

Miners rally past the Rattlers in exhibition match

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021
From left to right: Rodgers Korir, Kenneth Talavera, Gabriel Armijo, Caroline Chepkosgei, Ruth Jerubet, Mexwell Kipkosgei, and Titus Cheruiyot.

Seven Miners earn honors at C-USA Championship

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2021
Cayla Payne clears the ball against Southern Miss on Oct. 22

Miners fall short against the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2021
UTEP forward Kam Fisher prepares to pass the ball to a teammate against a UTSA opponent

UTEP Soccer falls short of a victory

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2021
Kezza Giffa dribbles down the court during practice on October 7, 2021.

UTEP Men’s Basketball practice begins for 2021-2022 season

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2021
Miners eager to take on the Golden Eagles

Miners eager to take on the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021
Deion Hankins runs the ball against Old Dominion on October 2, 2021

Miners Win thriller to go 4-1 and win first conference game in four years.

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2021
UTEP running back Ronald Awatt runs the ball down the field against UNM on September 25, 2021

Miners win a thrilling victory against UNM Lobos

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2021
UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2021
Boise Broncos buck Miners in 54-13 loss

Boise Broncos buck Miners in 54-13 loss

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2021
Tevita Tafuna high-fives Jalen Rudolph after a play at the B-CU game Sept. 4, 2021.

After a 38-31 victory against Bethune-Cookman, the Miners look ahead to face Boise State this weekend

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2021
Bethune Cookman Recap

Bethune Cookman Recap

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2021
Photo by Alberto Silva

Coming off 30-3 victory against NMSU, Miners prep to take on Bethune Cookman

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2021
Battle of I-10 Preview

Battle of I-10 Preview

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2021
Defensive End Praise Amaewhule in a game versus ULM Courtesy of Josh McDaniel/UTEP Athletics

Amaewhule ready to break out on defense

Katrina Villarreal and Daniel Alec Lopez
June 23, 2021
Online Valentine’s events offer celebration options

Online Valentine’s events offer celebration options

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor/Multimedia
February 2, 2021
UTEP junior point guard Jamal Bienemy speeds past a USTA defender against the Roadrunners in a 67-51 win Jan. 30.

UTEP men’s basketball split home and away series against UTSA

Daniel Lopez, Michael Cuviello
January 31, 2021
UTEP set to host virtual spring career fair

UTEP set to host virtual spring career fair

Daniel Lopez, Contributor
January 26, 2021
UTEP junior guard, Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

UTEP men’s basketball continues inconsistent play with a series split

Daniel Lopez , Michael Cuviello
January 25, 2021
Jamal Bieniemy was born in New Orleans and is a multidisciplinary study major at UTEP.

UTEP’s basketball recruit jumps to new beginnings

Daniel Lopez, Contributor
January 19, 2021
UTEP will continue to operate at low density during the spring semester, under its recovery matrix.

Campus services announce hours of operations

Daniel Lopez, Contributor
January 19, 2021
UTEP junior point guard Jaml Bienemy works around a defender against Arizona Dec. 12.

UTEP basketball comes up short in Tucson

Daniel Lopez, Contributer
December 15, 2020
Miner defensive lineman Denzel Chukwukelo looks downfield versus New Mexico State Sep. 23, 2017.

Chukwukelo hoping to hear his name called in NFL draft

Daniel Lopez, Contributer
April 23, 2020
Junior forward Bryson Williams drives to basket against two Middle Tennessee State defenders Jan. 30.

UTEP men’s basketball survive Blue Raiders

Daniel Lopez, Contributer
February 1, 2020
The Miners were defeated by longtime rival New Mexico State University (NMSU) Tuesday night.

Miners drop from unbeaten ranks against Aggies

Daniel Lopez, Contributor
December 4, 2019
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Miners to take on Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Daniel Lopez and Michael Cuviello
October 22, 2019
File Photo

Miners on road need a win at FIU

Daniel Lopez, Contributor
October 15, 2019
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