UTEP RB Quardraiz Wadley Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU…
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UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter remains hopeful 2020 football season will be played
EL PASO, Texas — In the era of Covid-19, college athletic directors have had to grapple with the possibility that a college football season may not…
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Three Miners Named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-C-USA Team
El Paso, TX – UTEP had three players selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Conference USA teams, the 2020 College Football Preview magazine…
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UTEP women’s basketball announces 2021 Conference USA schedule
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP women’s basketball team got a first look at their conference schedule on Friday. It’s a return to a more traditional…
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UTEP men’s basketball announces C-USA schedule for the 2020-21 season with no bonus play
EL PASO, Texas — Conference USA men’s hoops has returned to traditional league play, as the 2020-21 UTEP men’s basketball 18-game…
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2020 UTEP soccer home schedule announced; season tickets on sale
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP soccer team is ready to hit the pitch for the 2020 season, and fans can now get their hands on season tickets. The 2020…
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Former UTEP assistant AD named president of well-known Catholic high school in California
BELLFLOWER, California — Former UTEP assistant Athletic Director Brian Wickstrom is headed back to the Golden State. The Salesians of Don Bosco…
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UTEP Athletics launches revamped Miners Kids Club
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Athletics has launched a revamped Miners Kids Club to give young Miner fans an opportunity to get involved, the department…
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5 UTEP student-athletes diagnosed with virus, athletic facilities closed until July 16
EL PASO, Texas — Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of all…
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UTEP athletics instituting clear bag policy for 2020 football season
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics will be implementing a clear bag policy for all six 2020 football home games, and continuing throughout the 2020-21…
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UNC Charlotte unveils new pickax logo that looks similar to UTEP
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Another school playing in Conference USA alongside the UTEP Miners has unveiled a new athletic logo that some say is a…
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UTEP sells volleyball season tickets for 1st time
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time ever, season tickets for UTEP volleyball are being sold. In past years, only individual game tickets were…
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The Pitch to the Punch: Former UTEP soccer star Cortney Casey turning heads in UFC
EL PASO, Texas – Cortney Casey is a rising star on the MMA circuit, but first got her kicks in at UTEP as a member of the Miner women’s soccer team…
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‘Life isn’t Fair’: El Paso native and NFL star Aaron Jones speaks out on social injustice as a new father
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones is speaking out on social injustice after becoming a new…
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UTEP golfer Oskar Ambrosius named 2nd team All-Conference USA
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s Oskar Ambrosius was named to the 2020 Conference USA Men’s Golf All-Conference Team, it was announced by the league…
Continue Reading UTEP football players return to campus for voluntary workouts
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners began the process this week of trying to get back to football during the era of Covid-19. Monday, members of the…
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Women’s soccer signee has deep ties to El Paso, UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP women’s soccer team has signed a defender who has deep ties to El Paso and the Miners. Ashley Padilla, from Albuquerque,…
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UTEP women’s golfer named 1st team All-CUSA
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP women’s golfer Valeria Mendizabal capped off a history-making season by being named to the first team of the All-Conference…
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‘Paydirt’s Pledge’: UTEP offers assurance program for season ticket holders
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP wants to make sure its sports fans feel comfortable with investing in season tickets this coming school year as the nation…
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Do you have what it takes to be a UTEP fan council member? Here’s how to apply
EL PASO, Texas — If you are a diehard UTEP sports fan and are itching to give your input, here’s your chance. UTEP Athletics is seeking ten new…
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UTEP unveils plan for student-athletes to return to campus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is getting the ball rolling for students athletes to return to campus. UTEP athletes will be allowed to return for voluntary…
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Captured Connecticut murder fugitive’s father played UTEP football in the 1980’s
EL PASO, Texas — The father of a fugitive college student, arrested Wednesday night for murder after a nationwide manhunt, was a UTEP football…
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ABC-7’s Erik Elken, Nate Ryan to be UTEP play-by-play voices on ESPN3, ESPN+
EL PASO, Texas – KVIA ABC-7’s Erik Elken is the new play-by-play man for the UTEP football and men’s basketball streams on ESPN3 and ESPN+, while…
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U-Prep: Tompkins High Trio Reunites at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — For three of the newest members of UTEP’s basketball team, Rodney Terry’s locker room won’t be the first they’ve shared. Jamal…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas is aiming to start college football season on time, with fans in stands
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott says that Texas is working to have the college football season start on time, with at least some fans in…
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Representing different teams, local college football players prep for season together in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Perhaps no one is as excited about the reopening of gyms in El Paso as the college athletes who need to get game ready for next…
Continue Reading UTEP AD Jim Senter talks possible return to workouts for student athletes & fans attending football games
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Adrian Ochoa spoke with UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter about the impact to UTEP sports during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter talks budget & return to campus for staff
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 Sports Director Adrian Ochoa speaks with UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Senter talks about…
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Americas High School running back Aaron Dumas picks up offer from UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel didn’t have to look very far to find a possible recruit. On Friday, Americas High School…
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Remembering UTEP football legend Fred Wendt, who has died at 95
EL PASO, Texas — Few people have accomplished what Fred Wendt achieved during his time as a UTEP Miner. The All-American running back set UTEP…
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