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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Another transfer gone as Deon Stroud to leave UTEP
EL PASO, Texas – A season ago, the buzz around the UTEP Men’s basketball program was centered on the influx of transfers coming into the program.…
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3 UTEP employees diagnosed with virus attended Conference USA basketball tournament at The Star
EL PASO, Texas — Three UTEP employees who recently tested positive for the coronavirus attended the Conference USA basketball tournament. UTEP says…
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Conference USA cancels spring sports due to virus pandemic
DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA has elected to cancel all spring sport competition and championships this season, effective immediately, due to…
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WAC and C-USA basketball tournaments canceled amid virus concerns; NMSU men named champs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Western Athletic Conference along with Conference USA announced the cancellations of their respective basketball…
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UTEP’s season comes to end following C-USA first round loss to Marshall, 86-78
The UTEP Miners saw an early exit from the Conference USA Basketball Tournament Wednesday in Frisco, TX. UTEP lost to Marshall in the first round of…
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C-USA basketball tourney, NCAA March Madness games being played without fans
FRISCO, Texas – Conference USA and NCAA March Madness basketball tournament games are not open to the general public because of concerns about…
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UTEP women’s team advances to Conference USA quarterfinals
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP women’s team got another step closer to a Conference USA Tournament championship. The Miners defeated the Florida Atlantic…
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Former UTEP basketball star stuck in Italy during coronavirus lockdown
PISTOIA, Italy — Italy announced a country-wide lockdown on Monday impacting more than 60 million people, among them is former UTEP star basketball…
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Boum leads UTEP over Rice 77-72; C-USA tourney up next
HOUSTON, Texas — Souley Boum had a game-high 25 points as UTEP edged past Rice 77-72 on Saturday in the regular-season finale. Daryl Edwards added…
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