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The UTEP softball team swept a three game series with FIU, taking two on Saturday, then run-ruled the Golden Panthers on Sunday. The Lady Miners are 13-29 overall, and 8-7 in C-USA play, Thala Wade set the single season school record for steals on Sunday.
CBS Sports NBA Draft analysis Sam Vecenie broke down the late draft declarations which included Prince Vince Hunter. CBS Sports also added VH to their top-100 big board.
Harry Minium from Virginia-Pilot reports that a decision on UAB's C-USA fate will be decided in June.
Former C-USA Official Sarah Thomas was hired as a full time official via NFL.com,Thomas did two games in El Paso this past year.
Nolan Richardson was inducted was inducted by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame via KVIA.com.
Julian Washburn had a rough shooting weekend in the Portsmouth Invitational, but did work on the boards, and defensively. Washburn played with K&D Rounds Landscaping, you can view full play replays and full stats here.
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S/O to #Utep for reaching out to me on a #Sunday #Grinding #CoachORecruiting
— Coach O Recruiting (@simplyCoachO) April 12, 2015
Just verbally committed to utep #picksup
— Brannon Bullitt (@OMGitsBrannon) April 12, 2015
Nimrod Hilliard @NCCUAthletics hits the halftime buzzer beater on the assist from Julian Washburn @UTEPAthletics #2015PIT
— P.I.T. (@PITourney) April 11, 2015
Watch out for UTEP RB Aaron Jones in a couple years. Did big things as a sophomore last year, pops on tape. Small but physical runner.
— Jon Ledyard (@jledgePFS) April 10, 2015
Former UTEP and BYU WR Jordan Leslie (Tomball HS) will be working out for the #Texans.
— PDS (@PatDStat) April 10, 2015
It's just beautiful #UTEP pic.twitter.com/C4agfShHoG
— Javi Corona (@eljavi0986) April 11, 2015
Former Bronco @JoshSilvas1 with @CoachBisch and @CoachNovacheck after the UTEP spring game pic.twitter.com/u2uN5CGc3h
— NMMI Football (@nmmibroncos) April 11, 2015
Don't tell Kugs this is just a scrimmage #MidSeasonForm pic.twitter.com/ucNwaxNx2o
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) April 11, 2015
@sbnminerrush Coach Stoker is the real deal! One of the best D-Coordinators around! Is @adhynson making any plays? Wish I was there!
— Chris Steinbruck (@ChrisSteinbruck) April 11, 2015
Cedrick Lang is suited up but hasn't played yet
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) April 11, 2015
Death. Taxes. Sun Bowl's men's bathrooms.
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) April 11, 2015
Is Eric Tomlinson part of the Duck Dynasty family? pic.twitter.com/r9ByASxn24
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 10, 2015
As long as players are on campus they're required to go to class & maintain GPA. If they don't complete semester the school is penalized.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) April 10, 2015
So Ray Aduato is the PA announcer at the ballpark but we need him back in the Don!!!!
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) April 10, 2015
Happy opening day El Paso! @epchihuahuas @gaslampball pic.twitter.com/RrHRfTjE9i
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) April 10, 2015
Happy for you @2easy32 bros for life! Never stop working you already know who is looking down on us
— Matt Willms (@m_willms4) April 9, 2015
Former #ArizonaWildcats QB Connor Brewer tweets that he will play his final 2 years in Flagstaff at NAU.
— Daniel Berk (@DSBerk) April 9, 2015
Most college player dream of going to the NBA and if they know UTEP can get them there then that's good for recruiting
— LouTEP Miner (@LouTEPminer) April 9, 2015
"@bobbystroupe: Just ran into @MagNEFFiCent . Excited to see him chase dreams at UTEP pro day!! @JTUFootball" pic.twitter.com/e1vof6H2hQ
— JT Lions Football (@JTUFootball) April 8, 2015
@VivaRedd @JPuga1966 Yes and UTEP will not be #108 as coach Kugler is doing a great job and now in 3rd year.
— Phil Steele (@philsteele042) April 8, 2015
Can't wait to headed to utep next month ! University of Houston in the mix now
— ❗COMCAST ❗ (@tr_conyers) April 7, 2015
Impossible not to root for UTEP RB Aaron Jones and LB Alvin Jones. Local boys helping make the Miners relevant again, and class guys.
— Greg Tepper (@Tepper) April 6, 2015
Utep next weekend
— Tony King II (@KING_Era1) April 6, 2015
Rio Grande #UTEPfootball #UtepSpringGame
— Tony King II (@KING_Era1) April 11, 2015
Former Steinbrenner/UTEP punter. RT @yungruggles: Can't wait to get back to Tampa for good, had a great time and committed to play for USF!
— Jeff Odom (@ByJeffOdom) April 13, 2015
UTEP swept its 2nd CUSA opponent at home, while winning its 3rd league series this season. #MinerStrong pic.twitter.com/Mfj9z5ptPV
— UTEP Softball (@UTEPSoftball) April 12, 2015
With my uncle after spring game #utep #minerstrong pic.twitter.com/UVha5RJrm7
— Loco (@mdn_loco) April 12, 2015