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UTEP basketball is back

UTEP basketball is back

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter October 6, 2016

The Don Haskins Center has officially been reawakened-- all the nail biting games, buzzer beaters, game-saving stops, and posterizing dunks are back. UTEP’s men’s basketball team, for the first time this year, hit the hardwood eyeing the court...

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The 1966 NCAA Championship Texas Western team poses with trophy March 19, 1966.

The pride and joy of a basketball city

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2016

El Paso has been called a basketball city time and time again. UTEP’s basketball programs are touted as the gems of the athletic programs at the university. It all began with the Texas Western men’s 1966 NCAA basketball championship 50 years ago....

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Another Unpredictable Season

David Chavez, Contributor November 18, 2014

The college basketball season has arrived, and the Associated Press preseason Top 25 is filled with powerhouse programs like Kentucky, Duke, and Arizona. These top teams are all expected to shine during the season and contend for conference and tournament...

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Senior forward John Bohannon makes a layup against East Carolina.

Miners to host Fresno State in first round of CBI

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 18, 2014

The Miners have an opportunity to redeem themselves in the (CBI) College Basketball Invitational Tournament after a disappointing showing at the 2014 Conference USA Basketball Tournament. “It’s an opportunity for this basketball team to continue...

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Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Louisiana Tech wins second straight, sets match-up against UTEP

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 12, 2014

Louisiana Tech women's basketball team dominated the second half to defeat the Charlotte 49ers 64-55 in the second round of the Conference USA Championships. The Lady Techsters will face UTEP in the quarterfinals Mar. 13 at Memorial Gym. Charlotte...

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East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

East Carolina pulls off improbable comeback to beat UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

After trailing by as many as 18 in the first half, the East Carolina Pirates came back to defeat the UTSA Roadrunners 79-76 in the final game of day one at the Conference USA men’s basketball championship. East Carolina senior guard Akeem Richmond...

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Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter March 11, 2014

In the second game of the men’s tournament, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 63-59. Marshall was led by sophomore guard Chris Thomas who scored 21 points and put the game out of reach for the Owls with two late free-throws....

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UTEP to rematch UTSA on senior night

UTEP to rematch UTSA on senior night

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor February 25, 2014

The UTEP women’s basketball team will have its final regular season home game on Feb. 26 when it faces the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners for the second time in the season. The game will be the last regular season home game that seniors Kayla Thornton,...

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Miners hold off Marshalls late rally for first conference win

Miners hold off Marshall’s late rally for first conference win

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter January 11, 2014

Tonight the UTEP Miners sealed their first conference win of the season with a 66-56 win over Marshall, the Miners now stand at 11-6 this season and 1-1 in conference play. Tied at halftime and a Miner 18-point lead 10 minutes into the second half,...

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UTEP escapes Denver in double overtime to claim Sun Bowl Invitational crown

UTEP escapes Denver in double overtime to claim Sun Bowl Invitational crown

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter December 30, 2013

It took the Miners two overtimes to beat Denver in the West Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational championship game 60-54. The Miners have now won the Sun Bowl Invitational back to back years. “Obviously were happy to get the win,” said head Coach...

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Washburn leads UTEP past Montana State 70-55

Washburn leads UTEP past Montana State 70-55

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter December 23, 2013

The Miners won their third straight game Monday night by defeating the Montana State Wildcats 70-55. Once again, the Miners did it with defense and holding their opponent to a low shooting percentage, 34.5 percent. Junior guard/forward Julian...

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Moore returns to boost Miners to 84-74 win over Demons

Moore returns to boost Miners to 84-74 win over Demons

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter December 19, 2013

After a heart-breaking loss to New Orleans this past Monday, the Miners bounced back with a 84-74 win over Northwestern State.  The Miners got off to a rough start committing 10 turnovers in the first half, but in the last four minutes of the first...

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