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…
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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…
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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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UTEP strikes gold with commitment from Oklahoma transfer Jamal Bienemy
EL PASO, Texas – In a time where patience has proved fundamental, it has paid off for Rodney Terry and the UTEP men’s basketball team in the biggest…
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UTEP sets spring commencement ceremony for Sun Bowl on Sept. 12, prepares for fall semester
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s spring 2020 commencement ceremony, which would’ve been be held this weekend if not for postponement due to the virus…
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ABC-7 signs on as ‘Official Home of the UTEP Miners’
EL PASO, Texas – KVIA-TV ABC-7 is now the “Official Home of the UTEP Miners” after entering into a multi-year agreement with UTEP…
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UTEP announces 2020 athletics Hall of Fame induction class
EL PASO, Texas — While there are still question marks surrounding the 2020 college athletic season, UTEP has revealed who will be headlining its…
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27 UTEP student-athletes set to graduate
EL PASO, Texas – Twenty-seven UTEP student-athletes’ academic journey will reach an apex this week, as they will complete their…
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UTEP alum Roy Robertson-Harris ready to break out with Chicago Bears
CHICAGO, Illinois — We all know of Aaron Jones’ success in the NFL, but another former UTEP Miner is earning quite the reputation in the NFC…
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After draft, Packers now have ‘3-headed beast’ on rushing led by El Paso’s Aaron Jones
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers stayed on offense during the NFL draft, a major change from their usual strategy. After trading up four…
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Georgia Tech transfer, Kristian Sjolund, commits to UTEP
The UTEP Miners were in need of some size, and now it appears they have it. Kristian Sjolund, a transfer from Georgia Tech out of the Atlantic Coast…
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UTEP guard Kaden Archie entering transfer portal
EL PASO, TX Another UTEP Miner has decided to leave the basketball program. This time it is sophomore guard, Kaden Archie. Archie has elected to…
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With gyms closed, Borderland NFL Draft hopefuls train in streets
EL PASO, Texas — The NFL Draft will still go on as scheduled next week. And for the hopefuls anxious to hear their name called, there is little time…
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UTEP football player says he’s tested positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — A UTEP football player said Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Miners fullback Forrest McKee made his…
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El Paso’s Sun Bowl is possible site for Las Vegas Raiders NFL games
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing the possibility of Covid-19 impacting the completion date of their new Allegiant Stadium…
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UTEP adds backcourt depth in North Alabama transfer Christian Agnew
EL PASO, Texas – It was no secret that UTEP Men’s Basketball Coach Rodney Terry and the Miners were looking to add depth via the transfer market this…
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JUCO baseball star gets eligibility ‘surplus’ with Texas Longhorns
EL PASO, Texas — After canceling spring athletics, the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes on Monday. It’s great news for…
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