For the first time in nine years, UTEP men's basketball has sold out the Don Haskins Center in anticipation for the Battle of I-10 matchup against NM State on Saturday.
This season's 100th edition of the rivalry series features a UTEP squad (2-5, 1-2 CUSA) needing a win to keep bowl hopes alive and an NM State group (4-3, 2-1 CUSA) that is seeking consecutive bowl seasons.
Despite having the second-worst record in the conference, the UTEP football team is leading CUSA in average attendance through week four of the season.
Following a strong start to the season, the UTEP volleyball program will face solid competition as they prepare for the Borderland Invitational this weekend.
Editor's note: The Battle of I-10 kicks off on 600 ESPN El Paso beginning with 1st and 10 on 600 ESPN El Paso at 5:45 p.m. Countdown to kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on KLAQ (95.5 FM). Then, after the broadcast, MinerTalk will follow on 600 ESPN El Paso...
Two winless programs searching for a win headlines the Battle of I-10 this week, as the Miner football team (0-2) prepares to host their rivals NM State (0-2) on Saturday at the Sun Bowl.
As the UTEP men's basketball program looks to retool its roster for the upcoming 2022-23 season, we are officially in recruitment season for Miner basketball.