Wendell Powers, from preaching to announcing for UTEP athletics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wendell Powers has been working as a Public Address announcer for UTEP athletics for 13 years. He started with women’s…
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UTEP track & field to host first meet in six seasons as the Sun City Classic is set for Friday
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field will have its first home meet since 2019 as the Miners are hosting the Sun City Classic at Larry K.…
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UTEP softball drops midweek doubleheader to Arizona State
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball faced a tough challenge on Wednesday afternoon, falling twice to Power 4 opponent Arizona State in a midday…
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Guest Coaches Announced for UTEP Football Orange vs. Blue Spring Game April 12 in the Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NFL veterans Quintin Demps (Blue Team) and Will Hernandez (Orange Team) will serve as head coaches for the 2025 UTEP…
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UTEP Softball Secures First-Ever Series Sweep Over NM State
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — History was made Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Field as UTEP Softball completed its first-ever three-game sweep over…
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Miners Secure Series Win Over Rival NMSU in Front of Sellout Crowd
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — n front of a raucous sellout crowd braving the cold at Helen of Troy Field, the UTEP softball team clinched the rivalry…
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UTEP softball blasts past NMSU in series opener, 8-4
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP softball team opened the Battle of I-10 series with a statement win Friday night, defeating rival New Mexico State 8-4 at…
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Community Champions: UTEP soccer player makes roster for Mexico’s U20 national team
EL PASO, Texas – A UTEP soccer player is getting the opportunity of a lifetime after she was named to the roster of Mexico’s under-20 national team.…
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Scotty and Callie Walden Launch “Walden Family Challenge” To Fuel the Future of UTEP Football
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Football Coach Scotty Walden and wife Callie have announced the “Walden Family Challenge.” The Walden family is…
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UTEP Softball Battles but Falls to No. 24 Liberty in Doubleheader
LYNCHBURG, Virginia (KVIA) — The UTEP softball team fought hard against nationally ranked No. 24 Liberty on Saturday afternoon at Kamphuis Field but…
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UTEP rifle’s Andrea Palafox named CRCA National Coach of the Year
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Rifle head coach Andrea Palafox has been named the 2024-25 Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Coach of the Year.…
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Six UTEP Miners enter transfer portal on first day of transfer season
EL PASO, Texas – Monday was the first day the transfer portal officially opened for college basketball players. Six UTEP Miners announced their…
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Burchard Earns CUSA Freshman of the Week Honors
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Marissa Burchard earned Conference USA Softball Freshman of the Week honors, the league announced Monday.…
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Former UTEP men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry fired by Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rodney Terry who took the helm as head coach for the UTEP men’s basketball team from 2018-2021 was fired as head coach for…
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UTEP Softball Clinches Series Win Over Western Kentucky
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP softball team claimed a crucial series win Sunday afternoon at Helen of Troy Field, defeating Western Kentucky 4-1…
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UTEP Softball Battles in High-Scoring Affair Against WKU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Softball (11-16, 1-7 Conference USA) put on an offensive showcase against Western Kentucky (15-12, 2-5 CUSA) on…
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Ed and Lori Anderson pledge $500,000 to UTEP’s Climb Higher campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ed and Lori Anderson are pledging $500,000 to support UTEP’s upcoming transition to the Mountain West Conference. The…
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UTEP’s Otis Frazier III named to NABC All-District Second Team
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP men’s basketball standout Otis Frazier III has been tabbed to the NABC All-District Second Team (Gulf District), the…
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UTEP begins spring football practices
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners returned to the gridiron Monday morning for the first day of spring football practices. It’s just another step in…
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UTEP Softball Battles in Doubleheader Against Louisiana Tech
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP softball team put up a strong fight in Sunday’s doubleheader against Louisiana Tech at Helen of Troy Field.…
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UTEP Softball Drops Hard-Fought Contest to LA Tech
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Softball came up just short in a back-and-forth battle against Louisiana Tech, falling 4-3 in the series opener at…
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UTEP’s Carlee Valenta Places 17th in Air Rifle at NCAA Championships
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (KVIA) – UTEP Rifle’s Carlee Valenta showcased her skill on the national stage, finishing 17th overall in the air rifle…
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UTEP’s Burgher Places Sixth in the 200 Finals
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (KVIA) — UTEP’s Niesha Burgher clocked in a 22.84, finishing sixth in the women’s 200-meter dash finals and earning…
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UTEP’s Burgher Advances to 200 Finals at the 2025 NCAA ITF Championships in Virginia Beach Friday
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (KVIA) — UTEP’s Niesha Burgher clocked in a 22.91 in the women’s 200-meter dash semifinals to qualify for Saturday’s…
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UTEP’s Carlee Valenta Set to Compete at NCAA Rifle Championships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Rifle freshman Carlee Valenta is set to make history as she represents the Miners at the 2025 NCAA Rifle…
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UTEP WBB falls to Kennesaw State in First Round of CUSA tournament, 71-63
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — The UTEP women’s basketball team (11-19) was upended by Kennesaw State (13-17) 71-63 in the opening round of the…
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UTEP MBB knocks out Sam Houston in the first round of the CUSA tournament
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — Corey Camper Jr. poured in 18 points, Kevin Kalu recorded a monstrous double-double (15 points, career-high 15…
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UTEP MBB falls to No. 1 Liberty Flames in the CUSA Quarterfinals
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (KVIA) — Devon Barnes tallied 18 points, aided by drilling a career-high five 3-pointers, but the No. 8 seed UTEP men’s…
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CUSA Names UTEP’s Burgher Women’s Track Performer of the Meet
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Niesha Burgher was honored as the 2025 Conference USA Indoor Women’s Track Performer of the Meet announced by…
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One-on-one with former NBA players and current UTEP men’s basketball assistant coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP men’s basketball team has had a legendary former NBA basketball player, Earl Boykins who had a 13-year professional…
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