UTEP men’s basketball to compete in 2026 Cancun Challenge
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team has been invited to compete in the prestigious 2026 Cancun Challenge from Nov.…
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UTEP cross country announces 2026 schedule, set to host Lori Fitzgerald for first time in seven years
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will host the 40th Lori Fitzgerald Invitational, its first home meet since the 2019 campaign, as the 2026 cross country…
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UTEP men’s basketball team prep for season with two games in Juárez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Men’s basketball team will get into an early test before the 2026-27 season with a pair of exhibition games in…
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UTEP men’s and women’s track and field recognized for success in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s and women’s track and field teams have been recognized for their success in the classroom, earning U.S. Track and…
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UTEP men’s golf signs Swedish standout Viggo Olsson Mork
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s golf continues to strengthen the roster for its first season in the Mountain West, adding three newcomers…
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UTEP men’s basketball team hosting open practice on Thursday, July 23
EL PASO, Texas – Fans can get their first look at the 2026-27 UTEP men’s basketball team on Thursday, July 23. The Miners will be hosting an open…
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UTEP’s Joe Golding inducted into ACU Sports Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding has been inducted into the Abeline Christian Hall of Fame, recognizing a decade that…
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Becky G will join Karol G at Sun Bowl performances
UPDATE (July 14, 2026) — Becky G will join Karol G’s “Viajando Port El Mundo Tropitour” at the Sun Bowl Stadium in September. The University of…
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UTEP women’s golf earns six WGCA All-American Scholar selections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six members of the UTEP women’s golf team have been recognized for their achievements in the classroom and on the course,…
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UTEP men’s golf adds transfer Luke Harwick
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s golf has added another talented athlete to its roster, as head coach Aaron Puetz announced Monday the signing of…
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Community Champions: UTEP’s Michael Kpomassy headed to World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field athlete, Michael Kpomassy is making history. The freshman shot putter will represent the USA, and also UTEP at…
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UTEP softball welcomes Jason Miller as assistant coach
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball head coach TJ Hubbard announced the addition of Jason Miller to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Miller…
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Miner Nation Has Spoken! UTEP Kicks Off “Innovation Night” at 7 P.M. on Saturday, Oct. 17
EL PASO, Texas – After a week of voting, tradition reigns. UTEP will kick off against Mountain West foe San Jose State at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday,…
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UTEP football enters new conference with high expectations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scotty Walden, head coach of UTEP, is excited for the upcoming season as they enter a new conference with a step up in…
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UTEP Miners enter Mountain West, a premier mid-major conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has become a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference, one of the most…
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Paydirt Pete gets a makeover as UTEP joins the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paydirt Pete has a new look. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics revealed the mascot’s new design Wednesday, the…
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UTEP season opener moved to Friday, September 4
EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6…
Continue Reading UTEP officially enters the Mountain West Conference July 1st
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP officially enters a new era as a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference on July 1st. The move places the…
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Paul & Alejandra Foster donate $2.5 million for UTEP’s transition to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can…
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Mountain Bound: UTEP Athletic Director prepares for journey to the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After two years of anticipation, the University of Texas at El Paso will embark on a new sports area in the Mountain West…
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UTEP men’s basketball adds FIU transfer Mikey Kelvin II
EL PASO, Texas – Mikey Kelvin II (FIU) has signed with the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Thursday. He redshirted…
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Phoenix Suns sign former Miner Corey Camper Jr.
EL PASO, Texas — Former UTEP Miner Corey Camper Jr. signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Phoenix Suns. Camper Jr. averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.8…
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UTEP athletics asking fans to vote on kickoff time for Oct. 17 football game against San Jose State
EL PASO, Texas – Miner fans, we need your help! UTEP Athletics wants your feedback to determine the kickoff time for the…
Continue Reading Mountain Bound: AD Jim Senter prepares for UTEP’s next chapter in the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West…
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Riverside’s Carlos Rojas III commits to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso announced he’s staying home and plans to sign with his hometown…
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UTEP’s Kpomassy Throws 19.99 Meters, Advances at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships Friday Evening
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP track and field’s Michael Kpomassy threw a personal-best 19.99 meters (65-7) at the 2026 USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor…
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UTEP’s Kpomassy, Martin, Munoz, Yeager to compete at 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene, June 18-19
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field freshmen Michael Kpomassy, Cydni Martin, Elias Munoz, and Jacob Yeager will see action at the 2026 USA Track…
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UTEP Basketball: Golding reveals two additions to staff, plus promotion for Drew Lakey
EL PASO, Texas – Patrice Days (assistant coach) and Joseph Jones (assistant coach) will join the UTEP men’s basketball staff for the upcoming…
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UTEP football, Miner legend Will Hernandez to host youth camp June 20
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP football, in conjunction with Will Hernandez, will host a Youth Football Camp on Saturday, June 20. …
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Tropicana Homes makes $500,000 gift to UTEP football
EL PASO, Texas – Tropicana Homes has made a $500,000 gift to the UTEP football program. The gift will support competitive excellence by providing…
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