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UTEP women’s soccer vs. WKU at El Paso, Texas.

Hilltoppers top Miners for second straight soccer loss

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 15, 2019

The UTEP Miners (7-4-3, 2-2-1) lost in a defensive struggle against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4-1, 3-2-2) Thursday night in a match that featured only one goal between both teams.    Defensively, other than the 6-1 loss to Middle Tennessee...

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Miners’ soccer undefeated in conference play

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 1, 2019

UTEP tames the Herd, off to best start since 2016 The Miners (7-2-2) staged a comeback victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd 3-8 Thursday, giving them a 2-0 record in conference play. Matching the same start of the 2016 season under former coach...

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UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 5, 2019

Kathryn Balogun, UTEP Athletics’ newest hire, takes over the reins for longtime soccer coach Kevin Cross. Cross has been head soccer coach for the last 18 years and compiled a 211-127-27 record. Balogun comes from Texas Southern where, as head coach,...

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Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Javier Cortez and Daniel Mendez October 29, 2018

After 21 years in the Sun City coaching UTEP women's soccer and the last 18 years as head coach, Kevin Cross has been "relieved" of his "duties" by UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter. In a press release, UTEP Athletics stated the national wide search...

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UTEP soccer ends home season finale in a tie

UTEP soccer ends home season finale in a tie

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 21, 2018

On “Senior Night” at University field the UTEP Miners soccer team and Old Dominion University ended in a 2-2 tie after double overtime. UTEP improved to 7-8-3, 2-5-2, while ODU 7-6-4, 4-3-2. Both teams are fighting for points as we head to the...

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Redshirt sophomore defender Cayla Payne kicks the ball back towardsMiddle Tennesse's goal net.

UTEP soccer kicks off final homestand with a win

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor October 18, 2018

The Miners (7-8-2, 2-5-1 C-USA) were effective in their game plan execution as they suffocated the Charlotte 49ers (8-7, 4-4 C-USA) in route to a 1-0 win Thursday night at University Field. UTEPs' offense came out swinging and did not look back in...

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UTEP soccer returns for final home games of the season

UTEP soccer returns for final home games of the season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 15, 2018

After a three-game road trip, UTEP soccer finds itself in 12th place in Conference USA with three-games left in the season. The Miners are currently 6-8-2, and 1-5-1 in C-USA. Two weeks ago UTEP was in eighth place, right on par to be eligible for the...

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Sophomore midfielder April Pate and Middle Tennessee junior defender Casey River chase after a lose ball.

UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team dropped its second consecutive game in Conference USA play when they lost 3-0 to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sunday night at University Field. UTEP (6-6-1) were unable to get things going as Middle Tennessee (7-2-1)...

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UTEP goalie to stand alone in the record books

UTEP goalie to stand alone in the record books

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEkYLL1_DmQ&feature=youtu.be When senior goalkeeper Alyssa Palacios started her first game as a freshman she allowed two goals in defeat, but little did everybody know then that Palacios would leave UTEP with the...

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Defender Senior Payton Ross and Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Palacios celebrate their fourth goal against their opponent.

UTEP falls to Marshall in overtime

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 20, 2018

The UTEP Miners (5-4-1) lost in an overtime thriller 2-1 to the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-4-2), Thursday night, at University Field.  After a scoreless first half, the Miners struck first early in the second half. When sophomore Vic...

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Senior Payton Ross defends the ball against UTRGV.

Miners soccer squad falls to UTGRV in opening weekend

Staff August 27, 2018

  It was a tough afternoon for the UTEP women's soccer team, as they fell to UT-Rio Grande 3-2 on Sunday at home. UTRGV scored three goals in the second half—two from Sarah Bonney (54’, 80’) and one from Emily Zapata (77’). UTEP...

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UTEP celebrates as they score the first goal of the day against Idaho State.

UTEP soccer wins in a physical battle

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a physical meeting on the pitch against the Idaho State Bengals, Friday evening at University Field. UTEP got the lead early and never looked back as they defeated the Bengals 2-1. “We...

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