El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: John Birkelbach
EL PASO, Texas – John Birkelbach’s introduction to the shot put happened completely by accident. But it would be the start of a great career that…
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UTEP Soccer to open 2021 season at Big 12 foe Texas Tech
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team will open its 2021 season when it plays at Big 12 foe Texas Tech at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT Thursday (Aug. 19).…
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68% of UTEP student-athletes fully vaccinated; football team at 61% vaccination rate
EL PASO, Texas – Per public records obtained by ABC-7, 68% of all UTEP student-athletes had been fully vaccinated as of Friday. Per the same data,…
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UTEP Practice Report: QB room melds old with the new
EL PASO, Texas – With just 15 days until the 2021 season kicks off, the UTEP Miners are poised to enter the fresh campaign with a healthy combination…
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Paydirt’s Rally UTEP Student Athlete Skills Challenge: Soccer
EL PASO, Texas – As part of annual UTEP fundraiser Paydirt’s Rally, the Miners’ Student-Athlete Skills Challenge rolls on! On Thursday, ABC-7’s…
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Paydirt’s Rally Skills Challenge: UTEP volleyball team
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team put their skills to the test Wednesday at Memorial Gym. It was all part of the Paydirt’s Rally Skills…
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Paydirt’s Rally Skills Challenges: UTEP WR Justin Garrett bench press challenge
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP wide receiver Justin Garrett put his strength to the test on Tuesday. It was the first challenge as part of Paydirt’s Rally…
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Former Miner Stephanie Sierra joins UTEP volleyball coaching staff
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Volleyball Head Coach Ben Wallis announced the addition of Stephanie Sierra to the Miners’ coaching staff Tuesday morning.…
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UTEP announces partnership with INFLCR to help navigate name, image & likeness guidelines
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics has announced a department-wide partnership with INFLCR, the leading content and compliance software platform for…
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UTEP names Aaron Puetz as men’s golf head coach
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Friday that Aaron Puetz has been named the Miners’ new men’s golf coach. Puetz…
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Packers star Aaron Jones plans to open El Paso sports bar
EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones is planning to open a sports bar in El Paso. The El Paso native and former UTEP…
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Former UTEP nat’l champ Emmanuel Korir wins Olympic gold in 800 meter race
TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning…
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UTEP Soccer holds first practice in preparation of 2021 season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team held its first practice in preparation for the 2021 season at University Field Wednesday morning. The Miners…
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UTEP Fall sports single-game tickets on sale, football promotions announced
EL PASO, Texas – Single-game tickets for UTEP football, volleyball and soccer are now on sale for fans to purchase. Miner football opens the 2021…
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Former UTEP National Champions Amusan, Korir advance to track medal rounds
TOKYO, Japan – A pair of former UTEP National Champions are knocking on the door of world glory. Kenyan sprinter Emmanuel Korir and Nigerian hurdler…
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UTEP football kicks off 2021 campaign with the start of training camp
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP football team is feeling the pressure as they prepare to kickoff their season in 2021. Friday was the official start of…
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Larry K. Durham Set to Match Proceeds for “Paydirt’s Rally”; Bidding Starts Aug. 6
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s week-long auction and fundraiser dubbed “Paydirt’s Rally” received a boost on Friday as former Texas Western…
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Season tickets officially on sale for UTEP men’s & women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas – With the completion of the renewal period of season tickets for both UTEP men’s and women’s basketball, new season tickets are…
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Natalie Halbleib named Director of Basketball Operations for UTEP women’s basketball
EL PASO, Texas – Former Division II standout at Cameron University Natalie Halbleib has been named the director of basketball operations for UTEP…
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High energy practices continue under UTEP’s new head basketball coach Joe Golding
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team is still getting into the swing of things under new head coach, Joe Golding. But Golding is bringing…
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UTEP softball solidifies staff with former Power-5 pitcher Lena Springer
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced another major offseason addition Wednesday afternoon bringing in former Delaware…
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UTEP football predicted to finish last in C-USA West
EL PASO, Texas – It’s no surprise the UTEP Miners are getting no respect right before the start of the college football season. Monday, Conference…
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Five UTEP football players named to C-USA Preseason watch list
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP had a total of five players named to Conference USA’s 2021 preseason watch list, as selected by the league’s 14 head…
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UTEP Softball: Hubbard completes 2021 signing class, adds CSUN outfielder Savannah Favre
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced the last addition to his 2021 roster with his fifth transfer outfielder Savannah…
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UTEP soccer releases complete 2021 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Road match-ups at powerhouses Texas A&M and Texas Tech, a home contest vs. I-10 rival NM State and eight Conference USA games…
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Aaron & Alvin Jones host football camp at alma mater Burges HS
EL PASO, Texas — On the field that they used to play on less than ten years ago, El Paso’s native sons Aaron and Alvin Jones hosted their annual…
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UTEP signs sponsorship with Shredskinz, patent of former linebacker Kalaii Griffin
EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin’s name still hangs in the UTEP strength room, in the linebacker record category for the standing long jump (10’…
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UTEP athletics set to hold giving week, “Paydirt’s Rally” Aug. 6 to 13
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Athletics will hold a week-long auction and fundraiser dubbed “Paydirt’s Rally” from Aug. 6 to 13 where fans can unite in…
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UTEP track & field ready to represent at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP track and field program has had tremendous representation in the Summer Olympics, dating back to 1952. This year, the…
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Three junior college transfers to bring the boom to the Miner infield in 2022
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced three key additions to the Miners’ 2022 roster Monday morning bolstering his…
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