UTEP finalizes Golding’s contract for $700k, extends contracts for Baker & Senter
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…
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NMSU coach Doug Martin ready for season football opener vs. UTEP
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…
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UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks ahead to season opener against NMSU
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…
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Patterson named To C-USA Preseason Team; Miners tabbed second in west division
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP volleyball senior outside hitter Serena Patterson was voted to the Conference USA Preseason Team, the league office…
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Dimel, UTEP planning for two NMSU quarterbacks ahead of Saturday showdown
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…
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UTEP Practice Report: Linebackers ready to roam in 2021
EL PASO, Texas – With a new defensive system being installed by first-year defensive coordinator Bradley Dale Peveto, UTEP’s linebackers are set to…
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UTEP gifts Wallis birthday win; knocks off Grand Canyon in volleyball exhibition
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…
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UTEP men’s hoops finalizes 2021-22 schedule
EL PASO, Texas – Head coach Joe Golding announced the complete 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball schedule on Thursday. The Golding era will commence…
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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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