Thirty-Two UTEP Student-Athletes Slated to Graduate on Saturday

12/6/2022 3:13:00 PM

EL PASO, Texas – Thirty-two past and present UTEP student-athletes will graduate from the University on Saturday. The list includes 15 representatives from the football program, six from men's track and field, four from women's track and field, two from rifle, two from volleyball, and one each from women's golf, soccer and softball.

Of the 32 graduates, 11 have been recipients of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medals (minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA) during their collegiate careers, and 23 have been members of the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA) while at UTEP.

Bios follow on each of UTEP's December 2022 graduating student-athletes.

UTEP Athletics December 2022 Graduating Student-Athletes

Praise Amaewhule (Football)
Katy, Texas
Has played in 49 career games, starting in 41 … 17.5 career sacks ranks no. 2 on the program's all-time list … has tallied 112 tackles, 32 tackles for losses and 20 pass breakups … 2021 All-Conference USA first team, 2020 second team and 2019 All-Freshman team … recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2019) … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2021) … Accounting major.

Darius Baptist (Football)
Hutto, Texas
Has played in 24 career games … registered 10 tackles during his career along with a forced fumble … tallied seven stops in 2022 … had a forced fumble during UTEP's win over Florida Atlantic … Criminal Justice major.

Daniel Bernal (Track & Field)
El Paso, Texas
Competed in eight events in first season as a Miner in 2022 … placed first in the 5000m at the Desert Heat Classic … placed third in the 1500 at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships … competed in the 10K at the NCAA West Preliminaries … won the 3000 at the Sun Angel Classic … Industrial Engineering major.

Mackenzee Collins (Softball)
Whidbey Island, Wash.
Pitched over 109 innings while starting 20 games as a Miner after transferring from Colorado State … has struck out 37 batters while at UTEP … two-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2021, 2022) … two-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … English major.

Hula Crisostomo (Volleyball)
Honolulu, Hawai'i
Reached the 2,000-dig mark during her collegiate career at New Mexico Military Institute and UTEP … racked up 579 digs in 39 matches since arriving at UTEP in 2020 ... posted a career-high 32 digs versus UAB in her first season with the Miners, earning a spot in UTEP's "30 Dig Club" … ranked fifth in C-USA in total digs, leading the Miners with 439 this season ... recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2022) … two-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … C-USA All-Academic Team member (2022) … Psychology major.

Alianza Darley (Volleyball)
Las Vegas, N.M.
Has piled up 326 total blocks and 694 kills in 103 matches as a Miner, with 76 starts ... ranked second in C-USA in total blocks and led the Miners with 126 blocks this season ... two-time member of C-USA All-Conference team ... three-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2020, 2021, 2022) … three-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022) … Kinesiology major.

Josh Farr (Football)
Sacramento, Calif.
Played in four career games … recorded two catches for 11 yards at Texas in 2020 … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Ronaldo Griffiths (Track & Field)
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Competed in over 25 events during his career … part of second-place 4x400 relay at the 2022 Conference USA Outdoor Championships … competed with second-place 4x400 unit at the 2022 C-USA Indoor Championships … ran a PR 53.01 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the 2022 Bryan Clay meet … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Joe Hagopian (Football)
Sacramento, Calif.
Played in 16 career games … tallied a tackle on special teams against North Texas … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Josh Hancock (Football)
El Paso, Texas
Served as a scout-team player for the Miners … played at North Texas in 2020 … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Carshaylah Harrison (Track & Field)
Pompano Beach, Fla.
Has competed in over 50 events during her career … set a PR with a time of 1:01.45 in the 400m hurdles, placing second at the 2022 Don Kirby Tailwind Open … ran a PR of 59.65 seconds in the indoor 400 at the 2022 Don Kirby Tailwind Open … three-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022) … Criminal Justice major.

Dennis Johnson (Track & Field)
Dallas, Texas
Competed in over 40 events during his career … part of third-place 4x100 relay at the 2022 Conference USA Outdoor Championships … placed first in the 100 with a PR time of 10.32 seconds at the 2022 Don Kirby Tailwind Open … finished second with a PR of 6.74 seconds in the 60 at the Dr. MLK Jr. Collegiate Invite … Criminal Justice major.

Elijah Klein (Football)
Mt. Baldy, Calif.
Has played in 45 career games, starting 43 at right guard … helped lead the Miners to the New Mexico Bowl in 2021 when he was honorable mention All-Conference USA … two-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2019, 2020) … four-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … History major.

Rodgers Korir (Track & Field)
Eldoret, Kenya
Competed in over 60 events between the cross country, indoor and outdoor track seasons … second team All-Conference USA Outdoors in the 10K in 2019 … All C-USA Cross Country four straight seasons (2018-2021) … competed at 2021 NCAA Cross Country Regional Championships … recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2019) … four-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … Civil Engineering major.

Tyrice Knight (Football)
Lakeland, Fla.
Played in 33 career games, starting 31 at linebacker … one of Conference USA's top tacklers, ranking tied for sixth with 95 stops in 2022 … tallied 251 tackles in career, including 102 in 2021 … recorded two interceptions and two fumble recoveries, including a recovery that led to a 26-yard touchdown at Charlotte this season … honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2021 … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Mike Malewitz (Football)
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Played in three career games … registered a catch at LA Tech in 2020 … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Andrew Meyer (Football)
San Marcos, Calif.
Played in 42 career games, starting 31 at center … efforts in 2021 led the Miners to the New Mexico Bowl … honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2020 … four-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … four-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … History major.

Yusuf Mohamud (Track & Field)
Amarillo, Texas
Competed in over 30 events between the cross country, indoor and outdoor track seasons … finished second at the 2022 Lori Fitzgerald with a PR of 15:01.6 in the 5K … earned 2022 third team All-Conference USA Cross Country honors … picked up a third-place finish in the distance medley relay at the 2022 C-USA Indoor Championships … two-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Operation & Supply Chain Management major.

Arianne Morais (Track & Field)
Oslo, Norway
Competed at the 2022 NCAA Championships in the javelin … placed third in the javelin at the 2022 Conference USA Championships … recorded a personal-best 13.08m (42-11) at the 2022 Sun Angel Classic … member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Kelton Moss (Football)
Jonesboro, La.
Started in all 31 games played … honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2021 … recorded 76 career tackles, including a high of 33 stops in 2022 … added 2.5 sacks, a pass breakup and forced fumble … helped lead the Miners to the 2021 New Mexico Bowl … member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2021) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Michelle O'Driscoll (Soccer)
Cork, Ireland
Appeared in 19 games with one start over three seasons … registered eight shots, including five on frame … played 373 career minutes … recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2021) … two-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2021, 2022) … Management major.

Jacquilyn Orozco (Track & Field)
El Paso, Texas
Competed in 16 events during career between the cross country, indoor and outdoor track seasons … ran a PR of 24:33.4 in the 6K at the 2021 Arturo Barrios Invitational … clocked in with a PR of 2:36.94 in the 800 at the 2021 Bobcat Invite … ran a PR of 20:41.0 in the 5K at the 2019 C-USA Cross Country Championships … Psychology major.

Naomi Ramirez Aizawa (Golf)
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Took the course for 13 tournaments during her time as a Miner … posted a 78.2 scoring average … capped the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic in the spring of 2021 as the top UTEP finisher, shooting a career-low 223 to tie for 20th … her scoring average is tied for 21st in program history … four-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … Environmental Science major.

Emilio Rios Jr. (Track & Field)
El Paso, Texas
Competed in 30 high jump events during career … leaped a PR 2.09m (6-10.25) in the high jump, placing fourth at the 2021 Conference USA Outdoor Championships … placed third in the high jump at the 2021 Don Kirby Tailwind Open … finished third in the indoor high jump at the 2020 Dr. MLK Jr. Collegiate Invite … Communication Studies major.

Luke Soto (Football)
Tehachapi, Calif.
Played in 17 career games, including nine in 2022 … tallied a tackle and a reception for 21 yards at LA Tech this season … efforts in 2021 helped lead the Miners to the New Mexico Bowl … member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2022) … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Keenan Stewart (Football)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Played in 33 career games, starting 31 … produced 92 career tackles with a pass breakup, forced fumble, fumble recovery, blocked kick and 2.5 sacks … 2021 honorable mention All-Conference USA … helped lead the Miners to the 2021 New Mexico Bowl … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Trent Thompson (Football)
Houston, Texas
Played in 57 games for the Miners at tight end … recorded 23 catches for 425 yards … has posted 336 yards receiving over the last two years with six touchdowns … posted his top game as a Miner in the 2021 New Mexico Bowl with two catches for 52 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown reception … four-time member of the Conference USA Academic Honor Roll ... Accounting major.

Deshaun Trotter (Football)
Henderson, Nev.
Played in 30 career games … recorded 13 tackles … tallied six stops in 2022 … Multidisciplinary Studies major.

Cal Wallerstedt (Football)
Harrisburg, N.C.
Played in 28 career games … started the last 10 games in 2022 … tied for first on the team with 95 tackles … added 8.0 sacks with a pass breakup, forced fumble, fumble recovery and 14.5 tackles for losses … recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2022) … four-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … Biological Sciences major.

Morgahn Warner (Rifle)
Silverdale, Wash.
Shot three career highs during the 2022-23 season -- 1168 aggregate and 588 air rifle at TCU, and a week later fired a new air rifle score of 590 at Nebraska ... recorded a personal best 581 in smallbore at Nevada her freshman season ... three-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2019, 2020, 2021) … four-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … Civil Engineering major.

Jennifer Windle (Rifle)
San Antonio, Texas
Recorded two career highs while competing for the Miners during the 2020-21 season -- 571 in smallbore at Jacksonville State and 1150 aggregate versus TCU ... fired a personal best 582 in air rifle versus Nebraska ... three-time member of Conference USA Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022) … Accounting major.

Roosa Yloenen (Track & Field)
Hankasalmi, Finland
Competed in 18 javelin events during her career … 2019 All-Conference USA first team … 2021 All-C-USA second team … competed at the 2021 NCAA Championships … tallied a trio of first-place finishes during the 2021 season … two-time recipient of Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal (2020, 2021) … four-time member of C-USA Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) … Economics major.

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