With the addition of Oklahoma sophomore Jamal Bieniemy, the Miners have freshened up their roster for the upcoming season and filled their biggest hole of the offseason at point guard.
Marshall took control of a first half lead and never looked back, outlasting the Miners 86-78, despite a spirited comeback by UTEP in the final minutes. UTEP finishes its season 17-15, 8-11 C-USA.
UTEP celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historic 1966 Texas Western Miners championship season on Saturday. The notable moment in sports history was marked by numerous video tributes, including one from President Barack Obama.
Everyone loves a mascot, and everyone in El Paso loves UTEP mascot, Paydirt Pete. Pete's signature jeans, cowboy hat, and pick axe make him the best looking college mascot out there, and it seems, one that in such high demand that UTEP is looking to add more Petes.
An online sports publication ranked the coolest college basketball courts, and some big names were on the list of ten. UMass, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana University, all made the list, but the biggest name on the list is our very own Miners! Ok, so maybe UTEP isn’t the most…
Finally! After years of waiting, El Pasoans will finally be able to get their hands on a Don Haskins bobblehead. The legendary Hall of Fame coach and basketball icon will be part of the UTEP Centennial celebration on Thursday, August 28th. The first 2,000 fans will receive the bobblehead...