CUSA

Eight Miners Named to All-CUSA Football Team

DALLAS – UTEP football's wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi, offensive lineman Elijah Klein, linebacker Tyrice Knight, center Andrew Meyer and defensive end Maurice Westmoreland were tabbed All-Conference USA first team to lead the list of 12 Miners earning postseason recognition. Defensive end Praise Amaewhule, running back Deion Hankins and punter Joshua Sloan garnered second-team honors as selected by the league's nine head coaches, and announced by league officials on Tuesday.