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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Junior forward Zuzanna Puc  attempts to NMSat a game against the NMSU Aggies on Saturday, Nov. 17. during the 4th quarter.

UTEP falls short of another fourth quarter comeback against NMSU

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 17, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team fell short of another fourth-quarter comeback as they lose their first game of the season against the New Mexico State Aggies, 69-65, Saturday afternoon, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP is now 2-1 on the young season...

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Womens basketball Head Coach Kevin Baker gives instructions during time out.

UTEP defeats CSU Bakersfield in come from behind win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team defeated the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners, 53-47, in a come from behind win Wednesday night at the Don Haskins Center. “I'm just so proud of the toughness of our team,” said head coach Kevin Baker. “Because...

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UTEP womens basketball prepares for two home games this week

UTEP women’s basketball prepares for two home games this week

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2018

After a 77-51 victory in their season opener against Alcorn State, the UTEP women’s basketball team looks like they will be a solid team with tremendous upside. With two home games against Cal State Bakersfield (2-0) and rival New Mexico State (2-0)...

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Womens basketball Head Coach Kevin Baker gives instructions during time out.

UTEP women’s basketball opens up the season with a blowout win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team defeated Alcorn State,77-51, in their season opener Saturday, Nov. 10,  at the Don Haskins Center. “We're proud of the fact that we shared the ball so well, “ said head coach Kevin Baker. “I think we shot...

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Retire number five

Retire number five

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor November 6, 2018

After 45 years, it’s time UTEP women’s basketball gets some recognition. More specifically, it’s time Kayla Thornton gets some recognition. It’s time UTEP retires her jersey. No more waiting, no one else, just her. The next time a jersey is...

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Graphic by Christian Gutierrez

UTEP women’s basketball celebrates 45 years

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 6, 2018

This upcoming basketball season marks a significant anniversary for the UTEP women’s basketball program as they celebrate 45 years when the Miners start their upcoming season on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Don Haskins Center. Before we move to...

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Junior forward Zuzanna Puc led the  Miners with 15 points at an exhibition game against the St. Marys Rattlers on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP wraps up exhibition slate with a 70-51 win over the Rattlers

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball completed their exhibition part of the schedule with a win over the St. Mary’s Rattlers 70-51, Sunday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. “The biggest thing I thought we were a lot better this week than we were last week,...

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UTEP women’s basketball hopes for a strong season

UTEP women’s basketball hopes for a strong season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSUbSU0OV3k&feature=youtu.be The UTEP women’s basketball season opener is fast approaching as the team matches up against Alcorn State on Nov. 10, at the Don Haskins Center. With lots of newcomers and several key...

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Senior forward Jordan Alexander finished with a team high of 17 points at an exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27.

UTEP outlasts Western New Mexico in exhibition game

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball opened up their exhibition part of their schedule with a 64-45 win over Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Don Haskins Center. “I thought it was a really good scrimmage for us,” said head coach Kevin Baker...

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Junior guard Katarina Zec jumps to shoot the ball over sophomore point guard Jordan Jenkins.

Photos: men’s and women’s basketball showcases talent in front of fans

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 15, 2018

Both the UTEP men's and women's basketball teams previewed their squads last week in front of fans at the Don Haskins Center. Players and coaches signed autographs, while fans got a chance to check out the team first hand in practices.

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Coach Kevin Baker an educator first a coach second

Coach Kevin Baker an educator first a coach second

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2018

The epitome of being successful on the basketball court through the implementation of teaching styles and quality motivational lessons is UTEP women’s head basketball coach Kevin Baker. “I think anybody who claims to be a coach at some point feels...

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Womens basketball head coach Kevin Baker announces the 2018-19 game schedule on Thursday, July 12.

Miners release 2018-19 women’s basketball schedule

Staff July 13, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball head coach Kevin Baker announced the 2018-19 schedule on Thursday afternoon, with teams like New Mexico State, New Mexico and Arizona rounding out their non-conference schedule. UTEP will begin its season on Oct. 27 against...

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