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UTEP extends head coach Ben Wallis through August 2031

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:45 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

UTEP extends head coach Ben Wallis through August 2031

Summary

The University of Texas at El Paso announced on Thursday a contract extension for head volleyball coach Ben Wallis. The agreement keeps Wallis with the Miners through August 2031. Since taking over the program in 2019, Wallis has led the team to an average of 20 wins per season, including consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2024 and 2025. UTEP enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite to win the Mountain West Conference. Financial terms of the multi-year deal were not disclosed by the university. The team is scheduled to continue its 2026 season this weekend at the Southwest Showdown in Corpus Christi.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Wallis signed an extension through August 2031.
•The Miners averaged 25 wins per season over the last three years.
•UTEP enters the 2026 season as the Mountain West preseason favorite.
•The team will compete next at the Southwest Showdown this weekend.

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4:45 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP extends volleyball head coach Ben Wallis through 2031

What they're saying

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP volleyball is keeping head coach Ben Wallis around for the long haul. The Miners announced Thursday that Wallis has signed a contract extension that will keep him as UTEP’s head volleyball coach through August 2031. “Ben has done an absolutely remarkable job leading this program and we’re delighted to keep […]
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