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 (pronounced PITTS) comes to UTEP from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, where he has spent the last seven seasons, including the last three years as the head coach for the
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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 football standout made the announcement in a video posted to his official Instagram account. “El Paso we got something special opening up soon – The Showtyme
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TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning while representing Kenya in the Tokyo Olympics. “It’s amazing. I mean, I’m so happy and grateful, this is a big achievement,” Korir told Olympics.com. “I’ve been praying and hoping to maybe
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team held its first practice in preparation for the 2021 season at University Field Wednesday morning. The Miners went through individual workouts before several 10-minute period of 11 vs. 11 action. It was the first of several full-squad training sessions for the Orange and Blue, who will tune up for
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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 home slate in the Sun Bowl on Saturday, September 4 versus Bethune-Cookman at 7 p.m. UTEP volleyball hosts Grand Canyon University in an exhibition on Saturday, August 21 at noon in historic Memorial Gym. The following day, Miner
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TOKYO, Japan – A pair of former UTEP National Champions are knocking on the door of world glory. Kenyan sprinter Emmanuel Korir and Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan each advanced to the finals of the 800m run and 100m hurdles respectively Sunday morning. Amusan, who won the 100m hurdle National Championship with UTEP in 2017, won
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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 training camp for the Miners. Normally, UTEP would head to Ruidoso, NM for Fall camp, but due to the pandemic the Miners are staying put in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s week-long auction and fundraiser dubbed “Paydirt’s Rally” received a boost on Friday as former Texas Western student-athlete and long-time Miner supporter Larry K. Durham vowed to match all proceeds raised at this year’s event up to $100,000. “I am extremely honored to support Paydirt’s Rally,” Larry K. Durham said. “As a former
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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 now officially able to be purchased for the 2021-22 seasons for both programs. Prices start as low as $170 for men’s basketball, with the complete range of prices listed in
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EL PASO, Texas – Former Division II standout at Cameron University Natalie Halbleib has been named the director of basketball operations for UTEP women’s basketball, head coach Kevin Baker announced Monday. “I’m so grateful and humbled to be joining the UTEP family, it’s an honor to say the least,” Halbleib said. “Thank you to Coach Baker
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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 tons of energy that his players are gravitating towards. Practices have been ongoing all Summer, but on Friday, members of the media got to attend an open basketball
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced another major offseason addition Wednesday afternoon bringing in former Delaware State Softball Pitching Coach Lena Springer. Springer, an Ohio State softball alumna, spent the past two years in Dover, Del., leading the Hornets’ pitching staff. “(Springer) has experience at a high level playing in the Big
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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 USA released its predicted order of finish for the two divisions in the conference, Conference USA East, and Conference USA West. The Miners are predicted to finish in 7th place
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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 coaches. Five student-athletes from each of the conference’s 14 member institutions are recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2021 season. UTEP’s Jacob Cowing (WR), Bobby DeHaro
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced the last addition to his 2021 roster with his fifth transfer outfielder Savannah Favre from Cal State Northridge. “We are excited to welcome (Favre) to our program in the Sun City,” Hubbard said. “She is a dynamic offensive player and versatile on defense providing us depth
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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 highlight the 2021 UTEP soccer schedule, as announced by head coach Kathryn Balogun Thursday. The Miners tune up for the campaign with an exhibition contest at former C-USA affiliate member
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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 Youth Football Skills Camp at Burges High School on Thursday. For the fourth time in five , Green Bay Packers star RB Aaron and current NFL
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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′ 4.25″) and the 40-yard dash (4.59). Now, the name of his patented product will hang in Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP Athletics announced a sponsorship with Griffin’s disposable sauna suit franchise, Shredskinz,
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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 support of Miner student-athletes through a variety of activities. Paydirt’s Rally – sponsored by KVIA ABC-7, Brian Burds Home Selling Team, Enterprise Car Sales, The Garick Group, Inc., Rudy’s
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP track and field program has had tremendous representation in the Summer Olympics, dating back to 1952. This year, the tradition continues as past, present and future Miners will compete in Tokyo. Six UTEP alums, one current and one future Miner have punched their tickets to the Games of the
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball Head Coach T.J. Hubbard announced three key additions to the Miners’ 2022 roster Monday morning bolstering his already formidable second-year signing class. The three signees are infielders hailing from Texas junior colleges: Cheyenne Stark (C/UTL) from Grayson College and teammates Marijn Crouwel (C/3B) and Hunter Harkrider (SS) from Odessa College. “We
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EL PASO, Texas – A return to a more traditional format highlights the 18-game 2021-22 Conference USA schedule for the UTEP women’s basketball team, as announced Thursday. The Miners will have home-and-home matchups against LA Tech, North Texas, Rice, Southern Miss, UAB and UTSA. UTEP will also square off against Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Marshall, Middle
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EL PASO, Texas – One of the most decorated sprinters in UTEP history is now taking his speed to the biggest stage in all of track & field. Sean Bailey, who just finished his UTEP career last month at the NCAA National Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Or., will represent his home Jamaica
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EL PASO, Texas – Conference USA men’s hoops have returned to traditional league play, as the 2021-22 UTEP men’s basketball 18-game league schedule was released on Thursday. The league slate will feature six home-and-home series after moving away from Bonus Play a few years back, and playing back-to-back nights a season ago. UTEP will take on
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Track and Field Head Coach Mika Laaksonen announced the hiring of Alan Culpepper to the staff on Tuesday. Culpepper will serve as an assistant coach to the cross country and distance teams, while also providing strong support with duties related to day-to-day operations. “We want to welcome Alan to UTEP, and
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EL PASO, Texas — Ralph Davis was a star on the hardwood, and a star in the hearts of UTEP fans. Davis played for the UTEP Miners from 1990 to 1994 under legendary UTEP head coach, Don Haskins. One of his most memorable moments was a jump shot he made during the closing seconds of
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP had a total of seven players named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Conference USA teams, it was announced in 2021 College Football Preview magazine this week. Two Miners earned first team honors with Jacob Cowing (WR) and Praise Amaewhule (DE) earning spots, while defensive tackle Keenan Stewart was selected to the magazine’s
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Assistant A.D. of Football Operations Nate Poss was named the President of the National Directors of Football Operations organization on May 6, marking another milestone for the longtime Miner who is entering his 25th year with the program. Among his responsibilities as acting president, Poss was in charge of organizing the
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EL PASO, Texas – We know Joe Golding is the new face of UTEP Men’s Basketball, but now we officially know the faces that will be joining him on the Miners’ bench. Tuesday, Golding formally introduced his coaching staff to the media. As had been reported, former Stephen F. Austin assistant Jeremy Cox will serve
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DALLAS, Texas – UTEP senior pole vaulter Paulo Benavides has been named the 2021 Conference USA Co-Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, the league office announced Monday. Benavides, a graduate transfer from Kansas and also a Franklin High School alum, earned first-team All-American honors at the 2021 NCAA Championships after clearing 5.30m (16-4.5) to earn a
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