Sports Archives

UTEP Softball Sweeps UT Arlington with Dramatic Comebacks

February 7, 2026 11:10 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball (2–2) delivered a memorable Day 2 at the UTEP Invitational, sweeping UT Arlington in Saturday’s doubleheader…

UTEP Comes Up Short Against Sam Houston, 70-58

February 7, 2026 11:09 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team dropped a 70–58 decision to Sam Houston on Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners…

Community Champions: Pair of gymnasts carve out rare success at the next level

February 7, 2026 5:53 PM Bea Martinez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A pair of gymnasts from Las Cruces, New Mexico, Mila Noopila and Rylie Barrios drew the attention of college…

No snow, no problem? Inside Utah’s high-stakes plan for the 2034 Olympics.

February 7, 2026 2:19 AM Stacker

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Utah’s preparations for the 2034 Olympics amidst climate challenges, highlighting reliance on advanced snowmaking…

Chapin remains perfect in district play following 58-53 victory over rival Andress

February 6, 2026 11:31 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The Chapin Huskies continued their winning ways in district play Friday night against their northeast rival, the Andress Eagles.…

Investigation clears UTEP professor in NSF aerospace grant, but El Paso loses major funding opportunity

February 6, 2026 2:36 PM El Paso Matters

by Daniel Perez February 6, 2026 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A nearly two-year…

Aggies Knock Off ‘Kats

February 5, 2026 10:47 PM Rishi Oza, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Playing in front of the home crowd for the first time in nearly three weeks, NM State (8-14, 4-6 CUSA) put together…

UTEP Women’s basketball falls in rout to La. Tech 87-48

February 5, 2026 10:45 PM Rishi Oza

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners Women’s basketball team lost their 8th game in their past 9 after getting routed by Louisiana Tech on…

$30 million gifted to UTEP’s Engineering program

February 5, 2026 2:44 PM Valeria Medina

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Miguel Loya, a local businessman and UTEP alumnus, has donated $30 million dollars to UTEP’s engineering program. It’s the…

NMSU’s strong defense leads to road victory over Louisiana Tech, 72-63

February 4, 2026 9:46 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

RUSTON, Louisiana – NM State (11-11, 4-8 CUSA) put together a strong second-half performance to battle its way to a 72-63 road victory over…

UTEP pushes Sam Houston to brink in 70-66 road setback

February 4, 2026 9:37 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Jamal West Jr. (22 points) and Caleb Blackwell (career-high 21 points) both had big scoring nights while the UTEP men’s…

NMSU caps off recruiting period on National Signing Day 2026

February 4, 2026 5:08 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State football announced the addition of three signees on Wednesday, completing its 2026 recruiting class with a total of…

2026 UTEP Football National Signing Day Roster

February 4, 2026 12:29 PM Armando Ramirez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden announced 23 new Miners on Wednesday’s National Signing Day 2026. The new class features 11…

UTEP Football and basketball games coming to the El Paso-Las Cruces CW

February 3, 2026 12:06 PM Armando Ramirez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Mountain West Conference announced Tuesday a new media rights package that will allow the El Paso-Las Cruces CW to…

Mountain West announces news media rights package in collaboration with the CW Network, CBS Sports, Fox Sports and KISWE

February 3, 2026 11:56 AM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The Mountain West Conference announced today a new media rights package featuring CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW…

UTEP’s Elijah Jones named CUSA men’s basketball Player of the Week

February 2, 2026 4:16 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – Elijah Jones, who nearly averaged a double-double in a pair of contests, has been voted as the Conference USA Men’s Basketball…

UTEP Men’s Basketball Stifles Delaware, 70-55

January 31, 2026 10:48 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Elijah Jones registered his first career double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds, with eight offensive) to pace a quartet of Miners…

Aggies Struggle to Find Rhythm in Road Loss at Kennesaw State

January 31, 2026 7:11 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

KENNESAW, Georgia — NM State (10-11, 3-8 CUSA) endured a tough night on the road, as Kennesaw State (14-8, 6-5 CUSA) pulled away for a 76-53…

NM State Drops Saturday Contest

January 31, 2026 6:53 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland road trip to El Paso and the Don Haskins Center saw NM State (7-14, 3-6 CUSA) take on rival UTEP (10-10, 2-7 CUSA) for…

One-on-one with UTEP’s Keitha Adams; Miners set for Battle of I-10 showdown against NMSU

January 30, 2026 4:32 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP women’s basketball team (9-10, 1-7 CUSA) returns to the Don Haskins Center Saturday for a marquee rivalry matchup,…

Community Champions: Eastwood celebrates 50th anniversary of state championship victory

January 29, 2026 10:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – It was a reunion 50 years in the making. The Eastwood Troopers are the last El Paso high school team to win a…

UTEP men’s basketball upended by Louisiana Tech, 69-59

January 28, 2026 11:09 PM Adrian Ochoa, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Elijah Jones (career-high 25 points) and Kaseem Watson (20 points) both had big offensive nights while Jamal West Jr. posted…

NMSU loses third straight at home after falling to Delaware, 73-64

January 28, 2026 11:00 PM Adrian Ochoa, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State (10-9, 3-6 CUSA) once again battled back to erase a big deficit; however, FIU (10-10, 3-6 CUSA) managed to close…

UTEP Men’s Basketball To Challenge LA Tech At The Don Wednesday Night

January 27, 2026 4:55 PM Bea Martinez, UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP men’s basketball team (7-13, 3-6 CUSA) will continue its four-game homestand when it locks up with LA Tech (11-8, 4-4…

Aggies Set to Close Homestand Against Delaware

January 27, 2026 4:52 PM Bea Martinez, NMSU Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Looking to regain momentum after suffering two home losses for the first time this season, NM State will round out its…

Quiñonez sisters “run” Fabens

January 27, 2026 4:47 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two sisters from Fabens, Texas, Angel and Victoria Quiñonez, are often seen running around town. While they’ve built a…

ABC-7 at 4: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament returns to El Paso

January 27, 2026 10:00 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament is BACK on March 20-22, 2026, at Eastwood High School. Registration is…

ABC-7 First Alert: Below freezing morning, cold and dry afternoon

January 27, 2026 6:34 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert this morning as we once again wake up to below freezing temperatures. We will lean dry…

One-on-one with UTEP’s Joe Golding: Miners prepare for Wednesday home matchup against Louisiana Tech

January 26, 2026 10:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding spoke with ABC-7 prior to the team’s upcoming game against Louisiana Tech. The Miners…

A pair of former Miners are headed to Super Bowl LX

January 25, 2026 9:28 PM Bea Martinez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners will be represented on both sidelines of Super Bowl LX, with Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight and New…