UTEP softball announced its 2027 Mountain West Conference schedule, marking the program's entry into a league featuring eight teams. The conference includes notable teams such as Grand Canyon, UH, and Nevada, with recent rankings showing increasing competitiveness. The league play begins on March 25 and will follow a single round-robin format, culminating in the Mountain West Softball Championship scheduled for May 12-15 in Phoenix, Arizona, hosted by Grand Canyon.

By the Numbers
  • UTEP will face four teams at home: Hawai'i, New Mexico, UNLV, and UC Davis.
  • The Miners' first series against Hawai'i will be March 25-27, with an all-time record of 0-13 against them.
State of Play
  • The conference is set to include notable teams like Grand Canyon, which ended the 2026 season ranked in the top 25.
  • UTEP will engage in a series of three-game matchups leading up to the championship.
What's Next

The complete 2027 schedule, including non-conference games, will be released later. UTEP aims to improve upon their historical records against newcomers while also building their profile within the Mountain West.

Bottom Line

UTEP's entry into the Mountain West is a significant opportunity to enhance the program's visibility and competitiveness. The upcoming season presents both challenges and potential growth as they seek to defeat established rivals.