In preparation for the Costa Rica trip, the UTEP men’s basketball team held a scrimmage on Aug. 12 at the Don Haskins Center. The exhibition featured the returning players from last year’s team going up against the newcomers. It was the veterans...

Forward Paul Thomas of the men's basketball team and guard Sparkle Taylor of the women's basketball team both were named Conference USA Players of the Week for their respective leagues. Taylor made history for the Miners as she scored 34 points against...