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UTEP loses, coach Tim Floyd retires

Miners coach Tim Floyd announced his retirement after a loss on Monday. Felix Chavez/El Paso Times

UTEP men's basketball coach Tim Floyd abruptly retired after the Miners lost to Lamar on Monday night.

Floyd announced it in a press conference after the game, in which the Miners trailed 66-52.

"I'm done, this is my last game as a coach," Floyd said.

His announcement comes the day after new Athletic Director Jim Senter was introduced.

"I’ve coached for 42 years and I love this school," Floyd said. "My father played here.