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Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

In Conference USA there are 14 teams competing for a spot in the league tournament that is held at the end of each season, and only two of out the 14 schools will be left behind. UTEP’s women’s basketball team currently holds the 12th and final spot...

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Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 14, 2017

The secret is out: the UTEP men’s basketball team has continued to make waves after winning seven of their last nine games. Stats continue to show the improvement that the team has made throughout the season, but what has gone unnoticed is the defensive...

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Dominic Artis and the men’s basketball team have been on an incredible winning run after losing 12 in a row earlier in the season.

Men’s basketball looks to continue winning ways against Bulldogs

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

At the start of January, the men’s basketball team was clawing for a win after losing 12 games in a row. “Fire Floyd” signs were seen in abundance at the Don Haskins Center, former starting forward Terry Winn left the team, and less and less fans...

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Men’s basketball heating up in time for Blazers visit

Men’s basketball heating up in time for Blazers visit

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor January 31, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team is undefeated (3-0) at home in Conference-USA play and will play their next four games at home. The Miners (6-14, 4-4 C-USA) need to continue the home cooking in hopes of staying within the top half of the conference standings....

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Young women’s basketball team struggles without veteran leadership

Young women’s basketball team struggles without veteran leadership

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 24, 2017

Bob Stull, the athletic director for UTEP sports, recently sent out a letter to fans of the UTEP Miners about the rebuilding years that both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are going through. It is true that the team is having a down season...

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Is the “Fire Floyd” movement justified?

Is the “Fire Floyd” movement justified?

Jason Green, Sports Editor January 17, 2017

A new chapter in UTEP lore was written a few weeks ago when former Miner football head coach Mike Price stormed into the stands to rip a “Fire Floyd” sign out of the hands of UTEP basketball fan Louis Cepeda. Price had been sitting with UTEP Athletic...

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Forward Terry Winn decided to part ways with the team after feeling like he was unjustly attacked by the staff.

The Prospector’s exclusive interview with Terry Winn on his departure from UTEP

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

Sophomore forward Terry Winn is joining the growing list of players to transfer away from the UTEP basketball program during head coach Tim Floyd’s tenure after he was abruptly sent back to El Paso during the Gildan Charleston Classic on Nov. 19. Winn...

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UTEP men’s basketball looks to improve their season against NSU on Dec. 3 at home.

Men’s basketball searching for redemption against NSU

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball is coming off their first home loss of the new season against Southeastern Louisiana, 72-56, as they fell to 2-3 in their first five games of the year. They are looking to bounce back as they welcome Northwestern State on Dec....

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UTEP women’s basketball team is currently starting their second-worst start under head coach Keitha Adams (1-5).

Women’s basketball prepares for Houston Baptist

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

Leading into the 2016-17 season, UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keitha Adams knew that there would be growing pains with eight new additions to the team. Perhaps she did not anticipate it taking quite this long. The team is off to the second-worst...

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UTEP women’s basketball team lost two games during their opening weekend debut to Northern Arizona and Texas Southern, respectively.

Women’s basketball still looking for first win

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 15, 2016

Before heading to the Virgin Islands for the Paradise Jam Tournament over the Thanksgiving break, the UTEP women’s basketball team (0-2) has one more chance to head into the tournament with a victory. Head coach Keitha Adams’ young team has struggled...

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UTEP men’s basketball will start their season on Saturday, Nov. 12, against Louisiana College.

Men’s basketball seeks promising start to season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 8, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball will tip their season off at the Don Haskins Center against the Louisiana College Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 12. In the 2015-2016 season, the Miners went 19-14 and defended their home court strongly, going 14-4. UTEP opened on...

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The women’s basketball squad hope to find success through their season opener against Northern Arizona.

Women’s basketball debuts season against Northern Arizona

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 8, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team anticipates their 43rd season in program history when they take on Northern Arizona on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Don Haskins Center. Head coach Keitha Adams is embarking on her 15th season as head coach for the Miners...

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