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Mens basketball drops third loss in a row to Northwestern State

Men’s basketball drops third loss in a row to Northwestern State

Mike Flores, Reporter December 4, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball came into their matchup against Northwestern State on Dec. 3 with some key components of their team missing—former starting forward Terry Winn leaving the program and starting guard Omega Harris not being in uniform due...

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Tim Floyd speaks for the first time since Winns departure

Tim Floyd speaks for the first time since Winn’s departure

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor December 1, 2016

After the news of sophomore forward Terry Winn announcing his departure from the team, head coach Tim Floyd spoke to the media before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 30, and addressed the issue . “Matt Willms needs to be healthy and we needed a healthy...

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Mens basketball sophomore Winn plans to transfer from UTEP

Men’s basketball sophomore Winn plans to transfer from UTEP

Jason Green, Reporter November 26, 2016

Pending a meeting on Monday with the basketball team’s compliance director, sophomore forward Terry Winn plans to transfer away from UTEP as soon as possible. This news is following Winn being sent home by the team from the Gildan Charleston Classic...

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Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Mike Flores, Reporter November 11, 2016

The month of November is not only the start of a new men's basketball season, but it also means National Signing Day for new recruits. On the Nov. 9, universities can finally pencil in their new-looked athletes that will be participating for their basketball...

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Miners emphasize defense for Saturdays exhibition

Miners emphasize defense for Saturday’s exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 4, 2016

  Last season the Miners men's basketball team had no trouble putting the ball through the hoop as the offense average 77.4 points per game and the team scored eighty points in fifteen games last season—one game shy of tying a school record....

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Miners hold off Savage Storm in exhibition opener

Miners hold off Savage Storm in exhibition opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

It wasn’t pretty, but the men’s basketball team shook off their first exhibition game with a 80-73 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Sunday, Oct. 30. It was a preview of what’s to come, what needs to be fixed, and a glimpse into their...

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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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Basketball newcomer spotlight: Tim Cameron

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 14, 2016

With off-season antics underway, the Miners’ basketball squad introduced one of their newcomers for the 2016-17 season in freshman guard Tim Cameron. After losing seven players, who either transferred or graduated last season, head coach Tim Floyd...

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Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 23, 2016

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UTEP rounds up Vaqueros in last game of 2015

UTEP rounds up Vaqueros in last game of 2015

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor December 29, 2015

Dominic Artis hit seven three pointers and recorded 21 points, as the Miners cruised over the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 85-64 in the last game UTEP will play in 2015. This was Artis’ career high for total points and three...

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UTEP defeats Sam Houston State to place third in the Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.

UTEP dominates Bearcats to earn third place title

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter December 23, 2015

  The UTEP Miners took to the hardwood to play in the consolation game of the Weststar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational as they beat Sam Houston State 87-68. Unlike the last few games for UTEP, this game was not close since the first...

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Miners prepare for Washington State Sunday

Miners prepare for Washington State Sunday

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor December 12, 2015

On the road for the second time this season, the Miners look to snap their two game losing streak against the Washington State Cougars on Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Beasley Coliseum. The Miners (5-2) are coming off an eight-day final exam break. Head...

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