ABILENE, Texas (Football) – No. 8 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (1-9) concludes its 2014 season on the road, taking on No. 7 McMurry University (2-7) on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Wilford Moore Stadium.
 
The game will McMurry's final as an NCAA Division II institution as the War Hawks announced its intention to move down to NCAA Division III at season's end. The War Hawks defeated the Javelinas, 27-21, on Sept. 27, but the Hogs hold the all-time series edge, 12-7-1.
 
Live stats and video will be available by visiting the official home of Texas A&M-Kingsville athletics, JavelinaAthletics.com. Fans can also tune in on the Macareno Signs and Graphics of Alice Javelina Sports Radio Network.
 
Last Time Out
Despite Jordan Thomas' 10 catches for 112 yards in the inaugural Lone Star Conference playoff game, Texas A&M University-Kingsville fell to No. 5 Eastern New Mexico University, 61-7. The 100-plus yards were the most since Robert Armstrong's 166 in last season's finale versus Valdosta State University.
 
Greg Pitre found the end zone in the third quarter for Texas A&M-Kingsville's first touchdown against the Greyhounds this season. Trey Mitchell finished 29-of-48 with 279 yards and an interception. Trevor Moses led all Javelina defenders with 11 tackles, followed by Trevor Pesek's nine and Anthony Forker's eight. Tre Oliver earned his first fumble recovery as a Javelina and Henry Greathouse added a tackle for a loss.
 
When They Last Met
Despite throwing three interceptions that led to 13 points, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (1-3, 0-2 LSC) had a chance to come from behind and escape Abilene with a victory. However, McMurry University (2-1, 1-1 LSC) sealed the victory, 27-21, after their third pick of the game with 53 seconds remaining in the evening contest at Wilford Moore Stadium.
 
Despite going 1-of-4 on red zone chances and 5-of-14 on third down conversions, the War Hawks dominated on special teams, led by punter David McHugh's five punts inside the 20.
 
A great defensive stand, highlighted by Braedon Robinson's tackle for a loss gave the Javelinas one last drive to rally from behind and win the game.
 
With 3:11 remaining in the game and two timeouts, the Hoggies were pinned at their own four-yard line. On fourth-and-17, Sebastian Taylor found Patrick LaFleur for a 22-yard completion to enter McMurry territory. However, on the ensuing play, the War Hawks sealed the victory, 27-21, after their third pick of the game. Prior to the drive, the Javelinas drove down the field – 10 plays for 75 yards – and capped off the 3:29 drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Thomas to cut their deficit to 27-21 with 5:42 remaining in the game.
 
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