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Recapping the 2018 NFL draft with winners and losers

Recapping the 2018 NFL draft with winners and losers

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2018
My best decision in college

My best decision in college

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2018
The Chihuahuas return home on Tuesday night to begin a 9-game homestand.

Chihuahuas return home for early division test

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2018
The Rhinos won their third Thorne Cup in franchise history on Sunday.

Rhinos complete successful season with Thorne Cup

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2018
The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP softballs Kaitlin Ryder and Courtney Clayton

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP softball’s Kaitlin Ryder and Courtney Clayton

Mike Flores, Daniel Mendez, and
April 16, 2018
The GECU Terrace will feature club seats, loge boxes, a cantina and concessions, social spaces and restrooms. The renovations include the addition of walkways, which will allow for crowd flow.

Sun Bowl renovation expected to be completed by Sept. 2019

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2018
Health is the key skill in sports

Health is the key skill in sports

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2018
The Chihuahuas ranked second in the the PCL last season in home runs (179).

Chihuahuas aim for fourth-straight division title in 2018

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2018
The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - NCAA Tournament Talk

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – NCAA Tournament Talk

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco , and Mike Flores
April 2, 2018
Sister Jean-Dolores Schmidt smiles during the Final Four weekend in San Antonio.

Loyola Chicago fights for all mid-major programs

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2018
UTEP freshman guard Kobe Magee owns close to 40 pairs of shoes that range from the styles of Michael Jordan to Kevin Durant.

Magee’s style translates to his game on the court

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2018
The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - Monday, March 26

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Monday, March 26

Adrian Broaddus, Mike Flores, and Jason Green
March 26, 2018
Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Mike Flores , Staff Reporter
March 19, 2018
Jake Flaggert (left), Matt Willms (middle) and Omega Harris (right) won their last home game at the Don Haskins Center against Southern Mississippi, 73-44 on Feb. 24.

Basketball seniors bid farewell to UTEP

Mike Flores and Daniel Mendez
March 5, 2018
Evan Gilyard led all Miners with 20 points.

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP basketball catches heat

Adrian Broaddus, Mike Flores, and Daniel Mendez
February 26, 2018
Final games to decide Miners fate

Final games to decide Miners fate

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2018
UTEP softball player Ariel Blair leads the team in stolen bases with six.

Blair overcomes health issues to shine at UTEP

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2018
Evan Gilyard celebrates at the buzzer following a 74-72 win against La. Tech.

Tip-in lifts UTEP over La. Tech for key win

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2018
The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP QB Kai Locksley

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP QB Kai Locksley

Adrian Broaddus, Mike Flores, and Jeremy Carranco
February 19, 2018
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
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
Omega Harris led all Miners with 16 points in the loss to WKU.

Poor second half dooms Miners in 72-60 loss to Western Kentucky

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018
At the Senior Bowl, the 6-foot-3, 330-pound lineman raised some eyebrows.

Will Hernandez invited to NFL Combine

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2018
The UTEP men’s basketball team will host Western Kentucky and Marshall this week.

Miners open pivotal homestand against WKU and Marshall

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2018
The seven-day vegan

The seven-day vegan

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2018
The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast: Former UTEP OL Derek Elmendorff

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast: Former UTEP OL Derek Elmendorff

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Mike Flores
January 29, 2018
Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2018
Kai Locksley officially committed to UTEP on Monday, Jan. 15.

Former Texas quarterback Locksley commits to UTEP

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2018
UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2018
UTEP football coaches address media after a stretch of recruiting efforts

UTEP football coaches address media after a stretch of recruiting efforts

Mike Flores, Reporter
January 4, 2018
ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins avoids NC State defender Shawn Boone.

Arizona State pounded on the ground as NC State sets rushing record

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2017
Four things to know about Arizona State in the Hyundai Sun Bowl

Four things to know about Arizona State in the Hyundai Sun Bowl

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
December 28, 2017
Miners defeat Washington State 76-69 for second straight win

Miners defeat Washington State 76-69 for second straight win

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2017
Dimel introduced as programs 26th head coach

Dimel introduced as program’s 26th head coach

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2017
Sports is a business for coaches and players, forget loyalty

Sports is a business for coaches and players, forget loyalty

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2017
UTEP football in a rough spot after 0-12 season

UTEP football in a rough spot after 0-12 season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2017
Kirklevington, Yarm, native and UTEP junior golfer Lily Downs has eight top-10 finishes the past two seasons.

British-born golfer finds success in El Paso

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2017
Men’s basketball set for Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament

Men’s basketball set for Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2017
Womens basketball adds prep standout for 2018-19 season

Women’s basketball adds prep standout for 2018-19 season

Mike Flores, Reporter
November 8, 2017
Senior guard and team captain Omega Harris has scored 1,041 points in 88 games with the Miners in three seasons.

Harris will lead Miners in 2017-18 with high expectations

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2017
UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Jones returns to El Paso after strong NFL start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2017
Second half woes continue for Miners in loss to UTSA

Second half woes continue for Miners in loss to UTSA

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2017
Miners hot second half leads to victory over Sul Ross State

Miners hot second half leads to victory over Sul Ross State

Mike Flores, Reporter
October 28, 2017
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
Kelvin Jones departs from UTEP basketball program

Kelvin Jones departs from UTEP basketball program

Mike Flores, Reporter
October 21, 2017
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
Kugler’s craving for local talent sank him

Kugler’s craving for local talent sank him

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2017
UTEP basketball starts first practice on Monday

UTEP basketball starts first practice on Monday

Mike Flores, Reporter
October 2, 2017
Miners still winless after loss to Army

Miners still winless after loss to Army

Mike Flores, Reporter
September 30, 2017
Puerto Rico Tip-Off moved to Coastal Carolina campus

Puerto Rico Tip-Off moved to Coastal Carolina campus

Mike Flores, Reporter
September 28, 2017
The UTEP soccer team has won five consecutive matches after dropping their first five to start the season.

Women’s soccer to host Alabama-Birmingham

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2017
Sean Kugler’s time with UTEP is running out

Sean Kugler’s time with UTEP is running out

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2017
UTEP goalie Alyssa Palacios is third all-time in saves in UTEP program history.

Palacios carries team through tough start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2017
Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

[Video] Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief
September 9, 2017
UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

Mike Flores, Reporter
September 9, 2017
The Prospector News Weekly, Sept. 8, 2017

[Video] The Prospector News Weekly, Sept. 8, 2017

September 8, 2017
Best bars in town to watch football

Best bars in town to watch football

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017
Why Stull was good for UTEP athletics

Why Stull was good for UTEP athletics

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017
Senior Alvin Jones leads the Miners defense in 2017.

Defense will be key to Miners success in 2017

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017
Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Adrian Broaddus , Jason Green, and Mike Flores
September 4, 2017
UTEP football held their spring game scrimmage on April 14 at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP football overwhelmed by powerhouse Oklahoma in first game of the season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2017
Former UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull shares his memories and says his goodbyes to El Paso.

Bob Stull addresses the media following his retirement annoucement

Mike Flores, Reporter
August 31, 2017
UTEP professor Eraldo Chiecchi will be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame.

Chiecchi recognized in the NAHJ Hall of Fame

Mike Flores , Staff Reporter
August 29, 2017
Three-star guard Evan Gilard will make his freshman debut this fall.

Top UTEP freshmen to watch this year

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2017
Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Mike Flores, Reporter
August 27, 2017
The Miners fell 3-1 to Montana in their first match of the season.

Women’s volleyball falls to Montana in season opener

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2017
Football luncheon preludes upcoming UTEP football season

Football luncheon preludes upcoming UTEP football season

Mike Flores, Reporter
August 25, 2017
UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
August 12, 2017
The miners warm up as they prepare to take on Southern Miss

Defense will be key to UTEP women’s soccer success

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
August 9, 2017
UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter
August 5, 2017
Downtown Fitness Saturdays promote health

Downtown Fitness Saturdays promote health

Mike Flores , Sports Editor
July 18, 2017
Spurs’ Danny Green brings camp to El Paso

Spurs’ Danny Green brings camp to El Paso

Mike Flores , Sports Editor
July 11, 2017
After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 27, 2017
UTEP’s new tennis coach Ivan Fernandez began his tenure on June 5.

Fernandez hopes to bring new era to tennis

Mike Flores , Sports Editor
June 27, 2017
Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 22, 2017
A look inside the 2017 NBA draft

A look inside the 2017 NBA draft

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 21, 2017
San Antonio guard Kobe Magee was the first newcomer introduced to the media.

Sharp-shooter Magee brings depth

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 21, 2017
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Korir named a semifinalist in Bowerman

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 16, 2017
UTEP introduces its 2017-18 marketing campaign.

UTEP athletics introduces 2017-18 marketing campaign

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 14, 2017
Every day should be Father’s Day

Every day should be Father’s Day

Mike Flores , Sports Editor
June 13, 2017
Best 5 moments for UTEP sports this spring

Best 5 moments for UTEP sports this spring

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 13, 2017
Frederik Dreier: UTEPs only back-to-back Conference USA Golfer of the Year winner.

Frederik Dreier reflects on illustrious career

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 13, 2017
Special to The Prospector

Editor’s picks: Netflix binge watching

Leslie Sarinana, Adrian Broaddus, Eddie Velazquez, and Mike Flores
June 7, 2017
Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics

UTEP names new women’s tennis coach

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 6, 2017
Four UTEP Track and Field members earn regional awards

Four UTEP Track and Field members earn regional awards

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 6, 2017
Chihuahuas fall short despite late surge against Salt Lake

Chihuahuas fall short despite late surge against Salt Lake

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 2, 2017
Photo courtesy UTEP athletics

UTEP announces 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
June 1, 2017
Chihuahuas improve on the road and return home for Salt Lake

Chihuahuas improve on the road and return home for Salt Lake

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 31, 2017
The Finals matchup everyone waited for

The Finals matchup everyone waited for

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 26, 2017
Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City despite comeback attempt

Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City despite comeback attempt

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 22, 2017
Miners qualify for NCAA West Preliminaries

Miners qualify for NCAA West Preliminaries

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 22, 2017
UTEP mens golf wraps up successful 2017 season

UTEP men’s golf wraps up successful 2017 season

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 22, 2017
Chihuahuas complete comeback victory to top Oklahoma City

Chihuahuas complete comeback victory to top Oklahoma City

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 20, 2017
Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 18, 2017
New UTEP women’s basketball coach Kevin Baker replaces the winningest coach in UTEP women’s basketball history in Keitha Adams.

Women’s basketball announces three new assistant coaches

Mike Flores, Sports Editor
May 16, 2017
Track and field finishes day three of C-USA championships

Track and field finishes day three of C-USA championships

Mike Flores, Reporter
May 14, 2017
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