UTEP's most beloved tradition is the pickaxe — the Miners' iconic symbol that appears throughout gameday, from the logo at midfield to the team's entrance.
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Pregame Rituals
The UTEP marching band plays the fight song 'Miners Fight' after every score, rallying the crowd.
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In-Game Moments
Paydirt Pete, the mustachioed prospector mascot, roams the sidelines firing up fans.
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Must Experience
The program's greatest claim to fame is the 1966 Texas Western team that started five Black players in the NCAA championship game against Kentucky — immortalized in the film 'Glory Road' — and that legacy of breaking barriers remains central to the UTEP identity.
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PRO TIP
Visit the Don Haskins Center on campus before the game to see the 1966 championship memorabilia and Glory Road exhibits.