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LAWTON, Okla. (Men's Basketball) – Texas A&M University-Kingsville (6-10, 1-3 LSC) takes on one of the nation's top shooting program in Cameron University (9-7, 1-3 LSC) on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Aggie Gym.
 
The Aggies, who enter the week ranked 10^th in NCAA Division II in team field goal percentage (51.1) and 25^th in three-point field goal percentage (40.5, tops in the Lone Star Conference), are coming off a near upset over No. 10/15 Tarleton State University. The Texans ultimately pulled away to escape with a 77-74 victory. DJ Jackson ranks seventh in the country and first in the LSC in assist to turnover ratio at 3.35. His 4.2 assists per contest, 54.3 three-point field goal percentage and 82.3 free throw percentage are tops on the team. The Aggies dominate the glass, pulling down 28.5 defensive rebounds per game, good for 10^th in DII, and hold a 7.5 rebound margin, 21^st best in the nation. Limiting opponents to 40.3 percent shooting, the balanced team also places in the top 30 nationally in assists/game (16.8).
 
For the Javelinas, Troy Jones places 13^th on the latest rankings in field goal percentage (65.5) and leads the Hogs in points per game (14.3), rebounds per game (7.1) and double-doubles (two).
 
The all-time edge goes to Cameron as the Aggies are 17-16 against TAMUK after defeating the Blue and Gold, 63-58, on Feb. 19, 2014.
 
NOTES TO WATCH
Texas A&M-Kingsville is 2-5 on the road and 1-1 in LSC road games this season. After a loss, the Javelinas are 5-4.
 
HEAD COACHES
Texas A&M-Kingsville: Johnny Estelle (6-10, 1-3 LSC; first season at TAMUK)
Cameron: Nate Gamet (20-22, 6-12 LSC; second season at Cameron, 1-1 vs. TAMUK)
 
Live stats will be available and can be accessed by visiting the official home of Texas A&M-Kingsville athletics, JavelinaAthletics.com.
 
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UP NEXT
The Javelinas host No. 20 Midwestern State University (15-3, 4-0 LSC) on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. on Coaches vs. Cancer Weekend. All coaches and staff are encouraged to wear suits and sneakers in support of the American Cancer Society.  
 
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