EL PASO, TEXAS -- Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Monday that UTEP Athletics has checked off another "Reach the Peak" goal for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Miners have now surpassed three of the four fundraising benchmarks that they established for year one in the Mountain West Conference.
The latest milestone is 8,602 season ticket holders for all sports, exceeding the goal of 8,500. UTEP achieved its first two "Reach the Peak" goals for Gold Standard Giving Society (GSGS) and Miner Athletic Club (MAC) members prior to September 1. UTEP currently has 76 GSGS members (goal of 70) contributing $30,000 or more to the athletic department over a three-year period. UTEP has 1,966 MAC members (goal of 1,750).
The only goal left to attain is sellouts. UTEP Athletics has a goal of three sellouts combined during the 2026-27 athletic year. So far, the Miners sold out the volleyball match versus NM State on August 30th with 3,176 fans, and the soccer match against Colorado College on October 15th with 650 fans.
UTEP Athletics will be hosting a pregame tailgate for season ticket holders, MAC members and sponsors on Glory Field prior to Saturday's football game versus Wyoming to thank them for their support. The tailgate will start at 5 pm when Paydirt Pete's Pregame Party Zone Presented by Bud Light opens.
"We're incredibly grateful for our donors and fans, and we're thrilled to meet three of the four 'Reach the Peak' goals by early November," Senter said. "These resources help increase the overall competitiveness of our sports programs. We've already seen our soccer team nearly triple its win total from last year, while volleyball is making a run at a Mountain West tournament spot. We have an exciting men's and women's basketball season ahead, and another full slate of action-packed spring sports."
"Reaching three of our four Reach the Peak goals this early in the year speaks volumes about the passion and loyalty of Miner Nation," UTEP Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Revenue Officer Michael Levy said. "Thousands of fans chose to invest through season tickets, membership support, and philanthropic giving because they want to see UTEP Athletics succeed in the Mountain West. El Paso has always rallied around the Miners, and these results show that our community is ready to help elevate UTEP to new heights."
