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UTEP’s Benhadja, Simpson gearing up for NCAA T&F Championships

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP’s Marissa Simpson and Loubna Benhadja are about a week away from the most important track and field meet of the 2025 season. Last weekend, after great performances at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field West First Round, Simpson and Benhadja punched their ticket to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Before the pair of Miners head to Eugene, Oregon, UTEP made sure to celebrate their achievements with a small sendoff surprise party at Kidd Field.
Former NMSU basketball star Pascal Siakam records double-double in Game 1 of NBA Finals

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former New Mexico State men’s basketball forward Pascal Siakam recorded a double-double in the Indiana Pacers 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK on Thursday night. Siakam led the Pacers in scoring with 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the floor, 1-of-2 shooting from three, and 4-of-6 shooting from the free throw line. Siakam also recorded 10 rebounds and three assists in the contest.
Former NMSU basketball star Pascal Siakam records double-double in Game 1 of NBA Finals

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former New Mexico State men’s basketball forward Pascal Siakam recorded a double-double in the Indiana Pacers 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK on Thursday night. Siakam led the Pacers in scoring with 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the floor, 1-of-2 shooting from three, and 4-of-6 shooting from the free throw line. Siakam also recorded 10 rebounds and three assists in the contest.
Former NMSU basketball star Pascal Siakam ready for NBA Finals

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former New Mexico State basketball forward Pascal Siakam is ready for the 2025 NBA Finals. Siakam, an impact player for the Indiana Pacers, will play in the NBA Finals for a second time in his professional basketball career. Siakam and the Pacers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. Last time Siakam played in the NBA Finals was in 2019.
Las Cruces native Steven Milam continues to succeed at LSU

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces native Steven Milam continues to live it up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The former Centennial High School baseball standout is currently in his sophomore season at LSU and continues to be an impact player for one of the best teams in the entire nation. Milam had an incredible freshman season in 2024. Milam batted .326, with 72 hits, eight homers, and 40 RBI. In the postseason, Milam was Mr. Clutch.
Las Cruces native Steven Milam continues to succeed at LSU

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces native Steven Milam continues to live it up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The former Centennial High School baseball standout is currently in his sophomore season at LSU and continues to be an impact player for one of the best teams in the entire nation. AdvertisementMilam had an incredible freshman season in 2024. Milam batted .326, with 72 hits, eight homers, and 40 RBI. In the postseason, Milam was Mr. Clutch.
Former NMSU basketball star Pascal Siakam ready for NBA Finals

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former New Mexico State basketball forward Pascal Siakam is ready for the 2025 NBA Finals. Siakam, an impact player for the Indiana Pacers, will play in the NBA Finals for a second time in his professional basketball career. AdvertisementSiakam and the Pacers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. Last time Siakam played in the NBA Finals was in 2019.
Locomotive FC falls 1-0 to Colorado Springs in USL Jägermeister Cup

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC suffered a 1-0 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in a USL Jägermeister Cup group play match at Southwest University Park on Saturday night. Colorado Springs’ Quenzi Huermann scored an absolutely beauty of a goal, nailing a left footed shot from outside the box in the 33rd minute. Locomotive created the majority of chances in the second half outshooting the Switchbacks 9-4 in the final 45 minutes.
Eastwood, Pebble Hills advance to 7-on-7 State Tournament

3 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Eastwood and Pebble Hills punched their tickets to the 2025 7-on-7 State Tournament on Saturday. Eastwood played its way to a 33-14 win over El Dorado in the El Paso State Qualifying Tournament (SQT) qualifying game at Eastwood High School on Saturday. Eastwood went 3-0 in pool play to win Pool A. This is the sixth time in the last eight years Eastwood has advance to the state tournament.
Locomotive FC ready for second USL Jägermeister Cup match

4 weeks ago | ktsm.com | Sam Guzman

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC will take a break from USL Championship play this weekend and return to USL Jägermeister Cup play. Locomotive FC will take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in a cup match at Southwest University Park on Saturday night. “It’s business as usual for us. We need to win. We want to be a successful team, and I think we’re on the right path, but if we want to keep going, we need to prove ourselves every week, especially at home in front of our fans.