Bret Bloomquist

In 2022 UTEP AD Jim Senter told me UTEP had to add women's sports to be in Title IX compliance. He specifically said no program uses the "we have met the need" part of compliance. UTEP just killed women's tennis. They have now killed two more scholarships than they've added.

Ahamad Bynum did not make the trip and is off the UTEP basketball team.

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Ahamad Bynum is not with the team on this trip. He is on a suspension stemming from Wednesday's practice when he was sent off. Did not practice with the team since.

Five years ago, I predicted UTEP would play its last-ever Conference USA game in Newark, Delaware. And you can't prove I'm lying.

UTEP 36, Louisville 32, half. A Jones 3 late in the half gives UTEP it's biggest lead of the game. Miners trailed 25-18, but Cardinals made just 2 of last 12 shots as Miners went on a 12-3 run. Bynum and Barnes with 9 each. Miners outshooting UL 47-37%

The Athletic is reporting the Golden State Valkyries are going to take Kayla Thornton in the expansion draft Saturday

Tragic news about Dana Dimel passing. I got to spend some time with him in July at Nate Poss's Christmas party, was great seeing him doing so well. He was a kind man and a fun one to be around.

UTEP wins 42–35. They recovered an onside kick to seal it.

UTEP 42, NMSU 32, 7:22. Aggies get a quick touchdown after the Miners turned the ball over on downs and get a 2-point conversion after a roughing penalty

UTEP 42, NMSU 24, 9:584th. Miners get a stop at midfield on downs.

UTEP 42, NMSU 24, 13:12 4th. UTEP is undefeated when Bryton Thompson has two fumble returns for touchdowns.

UTEP 35, NMSU 24, 13:23. Kam Thomas with a 93 yard punt return. Wow, UTEP has resurrected itself

UTEP 28, NMSU 27, 1:00. Aggies drive crisply to the Miner 16 but stall and settle for the 33-yard field goal try. It misses. Miners are suddenly getting the breaks.

UTEP 28, NMSU 24, 5:45 3rd. A 30-yard bomb to Odom completes a 5-play, 66-yard drive. Miners have now scored three straight touchdowns to charge into the lead. Converted a third-and-7 on the play before the TD with a 13-yard pass to Thomas.

NMSU 24, UTEP 21, 7:41 3rd. Xavier Smith breaks up a touchdown, then breaks up a 4th-down pass two plays apart and Miners hold on downs.

NMSU 24, UTEP 21, 10:41 3rd. A wild swing gets Miners back in it. On third-and-10, a 69-yard bomb to Kam Thomas to the 3-yard line. Jackson bangs it in on the next play. Miners looked like they were about to be down 31-14, now it's a three-point game.