EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners held a pop-out practice at Eastwood High School Saturday evening. The Miners returned all eligible scholarship players from the 2023-24 season that made the program’s first appearance in the Conference USA championship game since 2011. The returning players came back for some sweet redemption after falling to
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RUSTON, Louisiana (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball delivered a commanding performance against Louisiana Tech, sweeping the Bulldogs 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-14) Saturday afternoon at the Thomas Assembly Center. UTEP registered a season-high .402 hitting percentage and a remarkable 17 aces, while Kalia Kohler achieved her 1,000th career assist. UTEP improves to 17-2 (7-0 Conference USA) while
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JACKSONVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer team (3-7-3, 0-4-1 CUSA) was upended 1-0 at Jax State Saturday evening. The Gamecocks outshot the Miners 10-2, including 4-1 in shots on goal, but it took until the 88th minute for the hosts to break the tie. Tionna Taylor made three saves in net for the Miners.
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BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky – It was another crushing defeat for the UTEP Miners on the road against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Miners remain winless this season losing their 6th straight game by a final score of 44-17. WKU would be the first to put points on the board by scoring a touchdown on their
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners find themselves in a hole on the road against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. At the half, the Miners are down 27-7 to the Hilltoppers. WKU would be the first to put points on the board by scoring a touchdown on their second possession of the game. UTEP would
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EL PASO, Texas – In front of a raucous crowd of over 2,300 fans at Club Memorial on Wednesday night, Alyssa Sianez etched her name in UTEP Volleyball history, becoming the program’s all-time career leader in digs. The Miners capped off the milestone moment by defeating NM State 3-1 (25-11, 25-16, 21-25, 25-17). UTEP improves to
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will make its first return to WKU in six seasons when the Miners and Hilltoppers face each other on Thursday night in Bowling Green. The Conference USA midweek madness matchup is set to kick off at 6 p.m. MDT/7 CT in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. UTEP and WKU will be nationally televised
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EL PASO, Texas – After an electric showing on Saturday, the Aggie offense stalled in Memorial Gym on Tuesday. UTEP held NM State to just 28 kills and a .112 hitting percentage. The loss snapped a three-match winning streak for the Crimson & White, who now stand at 9-8 overall and 3-2 in CUSA play.
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball (14-2, 4-0 Conference USA) is gearing up for an intense mid-week rivalry matchup against NM State in the Battle of I-10 on October 8-9 at Club Memorial. Both matches are set to begin at 6 p.m. MDT, as the Miners and Aggies renew one of the region’s fiercest volleyball rivalries. TICKETS Season ($85) and
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DALLAS, Texas – UTEP Volleyball’s Ema Uskokovic and Kaya Weaver have been named Conference USA Volleyball Players of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon. This season, Weaver earned her third Player of the Week honor, while Uskokovic received her first Player of the Week recognition. Ema Uskokovic – Offensive Player of the Week Uskokovic
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners traveled to Ciudad Juarez for the first time in program history to hold an open practice on the campus of UACJ (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez) on Saturday. The Miners made the most out of its trip as the team held a kids clinic before kicking off
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP volleyball earned its fifth consecutive sweep with a 3-0 (27-25, 25-12, 25-21) victory over Sam Houston on Saturday afternoon at Club Memorial. The Miners showcased a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive presence to control the match, securing their second straight win over the Bearkats and continuing their impressive run
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EL PASO, Texas – With the UTEP Miners in search of their first win of the season, UTEP finds themselves in yet another close game. At halftime UTEP trails the Sam Houston Bearkats, 17-7 UTEP is currently 0-4 this season. They’re facing a Sam Houston team that’s 4-1 on the season and riding a three
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners (0-5) played host to the Sam Houston Bearkats for its first conference home game of the season at Sun Bowl stadium on Thursday. The Miners were trailing by ten points at half-time. In the third quarter, Sam Houston’s QB Hunter Watson finds WR Humphreys for a 33-yard
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball (12-2, 2-0 Conference USA) will kick off its CUSA home slate with a two-match series against Sam Houston (7-6, 2-0 CUSA) on Oct. 4-5 at Club Memorial. The action begins Friday at 6 p.m. with a Pink Out, followed by a Saturday noon match celebrating Parents’ Weekend. TICKETS Season
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LYNCHBURG, Virginia (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer team (3-6-3, 0-3-1 CUSA) fell to Liberty (10-1-2, 2-1 CUSA) 1-0 Thursday evening following an 88th minute goal from the hosts. The Lady Flames outshot the Miners 19-6, but it took a long-range effort from Ivy Garner in the final minutes to claim the victory. Tionna Taylor made
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP, following a two-game road swing, makes its way back to host Conference USA foe Sam Houston for a midweek madness showdown on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Miners and Bearkats are set for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Sun Bowl Stadium. “El Chuco” Night will be celebrated with UTEP Athletics’ partner Ysleta del Sur
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso today has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference, according to the University and Conference. In a press release UTEP President Heather Wilson said, “Joining the Mountain West Conference will bring us back into competition with historic rivals in the
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Watch the news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso today has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference, according to the University and Conference. In a press release UTEP President Heather Wilson said, “Joining the Mountain West Conference will bring us back into competition
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP soccer team (3-5-3, 0-2-1 CUSA) fell 2-0 to WKU (3-6-1, 1-1-1 CUSA) Sunday afternoon at University Field. The Hilltoppers registered one more shot than the Miners 14-13, although UTEP held the advantage in shots on goal, 7-5. Mina Rodriguez and Ana Quintero paced the team with four and
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MIAMI, Florida (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball (12-2, 2-0 Conference USA) capped off its conference opening weekend with an impressive performance on Saturday morning, delivering a second consecutive 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-12) sweep over FIU at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. MATCH SUMMARY UTEP started strong in set one with early kills. Despite FIU’s attempts to rally
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP men’s basketball team will take on the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) for an exhibition match on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Gimnasio Universitario Manuel Bernardo Aguirre. UTEP officials say this game will “make history” as the first in Mexico. “NCAA rules mandate that
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team (3-3-3, 0-0-1 CUSA) welcomes Middle Tennessee (3-6, 0-1 CUSA) to the Borderland Thursday for its Conference USA home opener. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT. GAME COVERAGE Thursday vs Middle Tennessee – Live Stats or Watch Here #ICYMI UTEP is 3-3-3 on the season and 0-0-1 in conference play after drawing 1-1
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s basketball kicked off day one of the 2024-25 season on Monday at Foster Stevens Center. The Miners returned all (9) eligible scholarship players from last year’s team that made the program’s first appearance in the Conference USA Championship game since 2011. “Just looking how far we want last
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP women’s basketball made its return to Foster Stevens Center for day one of practice for the regular 2024-25 season on Monday. The Miners are returning five players from last year’s squad, including big-time player Delma Zita, Ivane Tensaie, Dunja Zecevic, Luisa Vydrova and redshirt-Freshman Thelma Barbitch. This new UTEP
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DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — For the third-straight week, Mattie Gantt and Kalia Kohler have been named Conference USA Volleyball Co-Setters of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon. Mattie Gantt – Co-Setter of the Week Gantt had a standout performance over the weekend, helping UTEP achieve a perfect 3-0 record with victories over UTRGV (3-1), Texas A&M-Corpus
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP volleyball (10-2) secured the Southwest Showdown title with a perfect 3-0 record on the weekend, capping it off by sweeping Texas State, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon to close out non-conference play at Memorial Gym. Ema Uskokovic was named the tournament MVP, while Mattie Gantt and Kalia Kohler were also recognized
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball (9-2) edged Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a thrilling five-set battle, 3-2, on day two of the Southwest Showdown on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gym. After a back-and-forth contest, the Miners surged in the final set to secure the victory, capping off a resilient performance that saw them rally from
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FORT COLLINS, Colorado (KVIA) — UTEP found itself down 21 points at the midway point of the third quarter but two quick touchdown passes from Cade McConnell to Kenny Odom cut the lead to seven points. However, a late field goal from Colorado State downed UTEP 27-17 on Saturday afternoon in Canvas Stadium. McConnell was
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