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C-USA announces UTEP’s Maxwell Kipkosgei as men’s XC Athlete of the Week

September 21, 2021 3:43 PM UTEP Athletics

DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Maxwell Kipkosgei was announced as Conference USA’s Cross Country Male Athlete of the Week after placing second in the 5K…

Aaron Jones has 4 TDs in Packers win; lost necklace with dad’s ashes is found

September 20, 2021 9:12 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

UPDATE, Sept. 21: Aaron Jones confirmed Tuesday morning on a Green Bay radio show that his necklace containing his father’s ashes was found by a…

UTEP hangs tough in 2-1 loss to no. 20 Rice

September 16, 2021 10:55 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team (2-6, 0-1 C-USA) scored first, outshot (10-9) and out possessed (54-46) No. 20 Rice (7-1-1, 1-0 C-USA), only to…

Bye week comes at good time for UTEP Miners; Interview with head coach Dana Dimel

September 15, 2021 6:20 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Three games into the college football season, the UTEP Miners are getting some much needed rest. UTEP is on a bye week and will use…

UTEP awards volleyball’s Alyssa Sianez $2,500 in tuition from the College Football Playoff Foundation & Dr. Pepper

September 15, 2021 3:38 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics announced on Wednesday that volleyball’s Alyssa Sianez has been awarded $2,500 in tuition from the College…

UTEP soccer kicks off C-USA play Thursday vs. No. 20 Rice & at North Texas

September 14, 2021 5:10 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team (2-5) will open up Conference USA action with two games this week. The Miners will play host to No. 20 Rice…

Live Like Luke: How former UTEP player’s legacy has redefined the football program

September 13, 2021 8:04 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — For Luke Laufenberg, one spring of practice was all he had to make an impression. Though Luke never played a down for the UTEP…

UTEP cheer, dance teams invited to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

September 13, 2021 6:03 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for some UTEP Miners. The UTEP Cheer and Dance teams have been invited to participate in the…

Boise State rolls to 54-13 win over UTEP

September 10, 2021 11:20 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — Boise State rolled to a 54-13 win over UTEP on Friday night as the Broncos’ Hank Bachmeier threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns,…

PREVIEW: Unbeaten UTEP heavy underdogs at Group of 5 powerhouse Boise State

September 9, 2021 4:20 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s football program is used to playing non-conference road games as heavy underdogs in recent years, as they will be this Friday…

UTEP volleyball’s Uskokovic named C-USA Freshman Of The Week

September 7, 2021 3:31 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Ema Uskokovic has been named the Conference USA Volleyball Freshman of the Week after helping UTEP claim the Borderland Invitational…

UTEP volleyball earns statement win over New Mexico State; Off to best start since 2006

September 5, 2021 6:33 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – As UTEP and New Mexico State prepared for a decisive 5th set, UTEP Head Volleyball Coach Ben Wallis pulled senior outside hitter…

UTEP gets 2-0 start; defeats Bethune Cookman 38-28

September 4, 2021 8:32 PM Nate Ryan

GAME FINAL REPORT: EL PASO, Texas — Gavin Hardison threw a career-high three touchdown passes, Willie Eldridge and Ronald Awatt each had over 100…

UTEP rallies past Arizona in 5 sets for first win over power five program since 2005

September 3, 2021 5:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The UTEP volleyball team (4-0) dropped the first two sets to Pacific 12 power Arizona (3-1) before rallying to win three…

UTEP’s Dana Dimel previews upcoming home opener against Bethune Cookman

September 1, 2021 4:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 is the official home of the UTEP Miners, and every week the ABC-7 sports department goes one-on-one with UTEP football head…

UTEP football game day website is live, additional ticket packages announced

August 31, 2021 4:12 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s football game day website is now live for the 2021 season with all the information Miner fans will need on Saturdays this…

Kai Locksley impresses at wide receiver in Miami Dolphins preseason win

August 29, 2021 11:50 PM Nate Ryan

CINCINNATI, Ohio – There was never any doubt about Kai Locksley’s athleticism during his time as UTEP’s starting quarterback. But after a strong…

Watch highlights: UTEP tops NMSU 30-3 in ‘Battle of I-10’ rivalry game seen on ABC-7

August 20, 2021 2:19 PM KVIA ABC-7

FINAL REPORT: LAS CRUSES, New Mexico — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the…

UTEP races to early 1st half lead over New Mexico State

August 28, 2021 9:23 PM Nate Ryan

FINAL REPORT: LAS CRUSES, New Mexico — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the season…

UTEP basketball signs Oregon State transfer Alfred Hollins

August 27, 2021 6:08 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Golding finalized his first signing class after announcing the addition of Oregon State…

Former UTEP player, now NMSU coach weighs in on Battle of I-10 football rivalry

August 27, 2021 6:04 AM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Saturday’s Battle of I-10 is the 98th installment of rivalry. UTEP hasn’t beaten New Mexico State since 2016. There’s…

NMSU unveils Covid protocols at Aggie Memorial Stadium for season opener vs. UTEP

August 26, 2021 7:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Just days away from the football season opener against UTEP, New Mexico State University is preparing with Covid-19…

UTEP finalizes Golding’s contract for $700k, extends contracts for Baker & Senter

August 26, 2021 5:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — A brand new season of UTEP athletics is upon us, and the Miners are now done with the paperwork. UTEP announced two contract…

NMSU coach Doug Martin ready for season football opener vs. UTEP

August 24, 2021 10:57 PM Tom Scott

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State head football coach Doug Martin and some of his players talked at a news conference Tuesday about their…

UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks ahead to season opener against NMSU

August 24, 2021 6:36 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel goes one-on-one with ABC-7’s Nate Ryan as they look ahead to Saturday’s Battle of I-10 against…

Patterson named To C-USA Preseason Team; Miners tabbed second in west division

August 24, 2021 4:29 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball senior outside hitter Serena Patterson was voted to the Conference USA Preseason Team, the league office…

Dimel, UTEP planning for two NMSU quarterbacks ahead of Saturday showdown

August 23, 2021 11:47 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – New Mexico State has yet to announce a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season-opening battle of I-10 between the Miners and…

UTEP Practice Report: Linebackers ready to roam in 2021

August 23, 2021 3:54 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – With a new defensive system being installed by first-year defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, UTEP’s linebackers are set to…

UTEP gifts Wallis birthday win; knocks off Grand Canyon in volleyball exhibition

August 21, 2021 7:02 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Head Volleyball Coach Ben Wallis is always a pretty positive guy to be around. But there’s no secret as to what he was asking…

UTEP men’s hoops finalizes 2021-22 schedule

August 19, 2021 4:37 PM UTEP Athletics

EL PASO, Texas – Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The Golding era will commence…