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UTEP punches ticket to C-USA tournament after defeating Middle Tennessee, 60-56

March 4, 2020 9:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It wasn’t an easy road getting there, but for the UTEP Miners it doesn’t really matter. Wednesday night in Murfreesboro, the…

Key El Paso figure behind the Sun Bowl, holiday tree lighting and UTEP athletics retires after 43 years

February 26, 2020 10:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – Look around El Paso. Go for a walk in San Jacinto Plaza to see the lit up tree during the holidays, the fanfare that comes with the…

UTEP rallies after slow start to stun Rice, 68-62

February 22, 2020 8:08 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Daryl Edwards had a career-high 34 points as UTEP snapped a five-game losing streak by knocking off Rice 68-62 on Saturday.…

Western Kentucky fends off UTEP 67-62

February 13, 2020 9:50 PM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Taveion Hollingsworth scored 18 points, Jared Savage added 14 plus nine rebounds and Western Kentucky defeated UTEP 67-62 on…

UTEP Football: Miners to square off against Nebraska in 2024 & 2028

February 13, 2020 7:02 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in school history, the UTEP football team will match up with perennial national power Nebraska. The Miners and…

Curry, Ezikpe lead Old Dominion past UTEP 72-53

February 10, 2020 2:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Malik Curry scored 18 points and made eight assists, Kalu Ezikpe scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench and Old…

UTEP falls to Charlotte without Kaden Archie, who gets 2 game suspension

February 6, 2020 6:55 PM Jim Parker

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Highly-touted sophomore transfer Kaden Archie was suspended for UTEP’s next two games for “conduct detrimental to the…

UTEP football coach discusses Miners’ 2020 signing class, says focus is on defense

February 5, 2020 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP football held a press conference on Wednesday in the Hall of Champions on the complete Miners’ 2020 signing class. Head…

UTEP Stumbles at home against UAB, 69-55

February 1, 2020 10:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

The UTEP Miners can’t seem to find the right solution in putting together back to back wins. For the 4th straight week, the Miners split both their…

UTEP back in win column following 67-66 victory over Middle Tennessee

January 30, 2020 11:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

It was a much needed win for the UTEP Miners Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners survived a scare from Middle Tennessee by just one…

UTEP comeback falls short at North Texas

January 25, 2020 6:34 PM Nate Ryan

DENTON, Texas — Three days after the UTEP men’s basketball team shook off their road demons, they returned Saturday at North Texas. North Texas…

Women’s Basketball: UTEP falls at home to first place Rice, 69-61

January 23, 2020 11:19 PM Adrian Ochoa

It was a tough test for the UTEP Miners Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP facing the Rice Owls, a team that is currently in first place…

UTEP breaks 19-game road losing streak with 72-64 win over Rice

January 23, 2020 8:48 PM Jim Parker

HOUSTON, Texas — Souley Boum scored a career-high 27 points as UTEP ended their 19-game road losing streak with a 72-64 win over Rice on Thursday…

UTEP’s Bryson Williams named C-USA Co-Player of the Week

January 20, 2020 7:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the UTEP basketball team, but on Monday some good news for forward Bryson Williams. The…

Former UTEP standout Aaron Jones breaks Packers’ all-time single season touchdown record

January 19, 2020 11:09 PM Nate Ryan

SANTA CLARA, California – With Green Bay’s 37-20 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the dream season for El Paso native Aaron Jones came to a close…

UTEP pulls off biggest comeback in Miner history, overcoming 24-point deficit to defeat UTSA

January 15, 2020 9:37 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP pulled off the biggest comeback victory in the history of its’ hoops program on Wednesday night. After trailing by as much as…

UTEP great Aaron Jones’ 2 touchdowns help lead Packers over Seahawks

January 13, 2020 5:48 AM Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers are just one win away from making it to the Super Bowl after holding off a spirited Seattle Seahawk…

UTEP plagued by turnovers in 64-61 loss to Louisiana Tech

January 11, 2020 11:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

Some nights just don’t bounce your way, and that was evident for the UTEP Miners Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP lost another close game to…

UTEP gets first win in C-USA Play by defeating Southern Miss, 76-64

January 9, 2020 11:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

It was just what the doctor ordered for the UTEP Miners. Thursday night at the Don Haskins Center, UTEP defeated Southern Mississippi by a final…

Home opener vs. Texas Tech, Battle of I-10 at Sun Bowl highlight UTEP’s 2020 football schedule

January 8, 2020 7:47 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – A home opener versus Texas Tech and the Battle of I-10 returning to El Paso are just two of the marquee match-ups that highlight…

UTEP great, Packers star Aaron Jones expecting 1st child

January 7, 2020 8:31 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP great and current Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones announced he and his girlfriend Crystal Molina are expecting…

UTEP starting point guard Jordan Lathon returns to team, decides not to transfer

January 6, 2020 6:26 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Sophomore point guard Jordan Lathon is returning to the UTEP Miners, per a report confirmed from ESPN 600 El Paso. Lathon enterered…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry speaks for 1st time since his hospital release

January 6, 2020 11:25 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP head basketball coach Rodney Terry spoke at a news conference Monday for the first time since being discharged last week from…

UTEP drops 3rd straight, falls 59-56 to FAU

January 4, 2020 4:39 PM Nate Ryan

BOCA RATON, Florida – With Head Coach Rodney Terry watching from the locker room, the UTEP Miners collapsed down the stretch and fell 59-56 on the…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry seen at pregame practice after hospital release

January 4, 2020 12:16 PM Brianna Chavez

BOCA RATON, Florida — UTEP men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry was seen at pregame practice Saturday ahead of the Miner’s match-up with Florida…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry released from hospital, to resume duties next week

January 3, 2020 12:53 PM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida – UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry was released from a Florida hospital on Friday, two days after being admitted…

UTEP basketball coach Rodney Terry hospitalized in ‘critical’ condition as Miners drop conference opener

January 2, 2020 11:36 AM Jim Parker

MIAMI, Florida — UTEP head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry remained hospitalized in Florida and was listed in critical condition on Thursday…

UTEP ready to begin conference play; Hawkins staying put with Miners

December 30, 2019 7:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

UTEP head coach Rodney Terry says there’s no reason to panic after two of his players announced their intention to transfer from the program. One of…

Nigel Hawkins to transfer from UTEP Basketball team

December 28, 2019 7:50 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Men’s Basketball didn’t play a game today, but still managed to suffer one of their worst losses of the season. Sophomore…

Final game for UTEP in the Diamond Head Classic ends in defeat to Boise State, 72-67

December 25, 2019 7:54 PM Adrian Ochoa

A trip to the Aloha State ended in defeat for UTEP as the Miners dropped another close game to Boise State, 72- 67. The game was close throughout,…