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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP falls to Blue Raiders in home season finale

UTEP falls to Blue Raiders in home season finale

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 6, 2019

https://youtu.be/KD5g3WHJ03c “Senior Night” at the Don Haskins Center did not go as plan as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders blew out the UTEP Miners 69-53, Wednesday, March 6. UTEP found themselves down by 28 points in the second half. “This...

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Paul Thomas leads young Miners

Paul Thomas leads young Miners

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 5, 2019

As the only senior member of the UTEP men’s basketball team, forward Paul Thomas hasn’t had the senior year he’d hoped. “I think it’s been good, you know as far as my development as a player,” Thomas said. “Wins and losses may tell a different...

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Sophomore guard Evan Gilyard scored 16 points.

Miners lose to Rice in double overtime

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 24, 2019

After having a 17 point lead at the end of the first half UTEP lost in double overtime against the Rice Owls in the opening game of Conference USA “Group Play,” 85-81, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP is now 8-18, 3-12 in C-USA while...

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Freshman Nigel Hawkins dunks the ball on the fast break

Miners snap their three-game losing streak with win over FIU

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 10, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak defeating the FIU Golden Panthers, 85-75, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. Previously before facing FIU (14-11, 5-7), UTEP (8-15, 3-9 C-USA) had lost seven of its last eight...

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UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 26, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak edging out the Charlotte 49ers, 53-51, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP improved to 7-12 on the season and earned its second win in Conference USA. Meanwhile, Charlotte...

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The Miners beat the Northwestern State Demons on Saturday night, Dec. 1 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP rolls past Northwestern State for 30 point victory

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

The UTEP Miners defeated Northwestern State Demons, 77-47, Saturday night, at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners earned their first victory of the season against a Division-I opponent and improved to 3-4 on the season while NSU fell to 2-6. “Our...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee works on drills with senior Paul Thomas during the basketball pre season showcase at the Don Haskins Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

UTEP prepares for first road test of the season in NMSU

November 8, 2018

 The UTEP men’s basketball team will face its first road test of the season when head coach Rodney Terry’s team travels to Las Cruces, NM to take on the New Mexico State Aggies in the Battle of I-10, Friday, Nov. 9.  “It's it's an opportunity...

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UTEP Miners men's basketball Coach Rodney Terry on his first game of the season against UTPB on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Miners win home opener against UTPB

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

The Rodney Terry era at UTEP got off to a great start thanks to a commanding second-half performance that led to a UTEP men’s basketball victory over UT Permian Basin, 90-63, Tuesday night at the Don Haskins Center. “I was pleased with our...

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