mountian west conference

Do you remember the scene from Superman II when General Zod, Ursa, and Non were banished by Jor-El to the prison known as the Phantom Zone? That is what it has felt like the last few years for UTEP fans as they watch their team compete in Conference USA, a league that has become the Phantom Zone for Division 1 athletics...

Rumors are circulating that UTEP could be on the verge of switching conference affiliations, and sources indicate that the Mountain West would be looking to add another team for basketball. The MWC currently has 11 teams for basketball and coaches are pushing for the league to add a 12th member for hoops...