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COMMERCE, Texas (Football) – The 24^th installment of the Chennault Cup rivalry is set for Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. when #RV Texas A&M University-Kingsville (2-1, 0-1 LSC) looks to upset No. 6/10 Texas A&M University-Commerce (2-0, 1-0 LSC) at Memorial Stadium.
 
THE GAME

• #RV Texas A&M-Kingsville (2-1, 0-1 LSC) at No. 6/10 A&M-Commerce (2-0, 1-0 LSC)

• Audio: http://sportsradiocc.com/
  • Tune into the KSIX Sports Radio 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM in Corpus Christi, KTAI 91.1 FM in Kingsville and a stream on the Javelina Sports Radio Network, beginning with the pregame show at 6:45 p.m. Kevin Piel and Kelvin Queliz will have the call.
• Social Media: Follow @JavelinaFB on Twitter and Instagram and like /JavelinaFootball on Facebook for live coverage of Saturday's game. Also use the hashtags #JavelinaSTRONG, LSCfb and 10UnitsStrong to follow live throughout the game
• Live Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=139980
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• Game Notes (PDF): http://www.javelinaathletics.com/sports/2013/11/7/FB_1107131507.aspx?path=football

 
CHENNAULT CUP
The Chennault Cup was implemented in 1991 and recognizes the late Lt. General Claire Chennault. Originally between West Alabama and A&M-Commerce, the Javelinas and Lions took over the rivalry in 1992. The Hogs lead the series 16-7.
 
TAKE DOWN THE BEST
The Javelinas have the opportunity to put a damper on A&M-Commerce's first home game since the season opening exhibition versus University of Faith (Sept. 1). The Lions are ranked No. 6 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll, the highest ranking for AMC since the poll was created in 2000.
 
JAVELINAS IN NATIONAL RANKINGS
Texas A&M-Kingsville ranks third in the nation with three defensive touchdowns, ninth in interceptions with six and 13^th in fumble recoveries with four. Offensively, the team ranks sixth in completion percentage (70.7) but A&M-Commerce leads the conference and nation at 74.6. Other top 25 rankings include:
 
No. 7 in team passing efficiency at 181.38
No. 8 in rushing defense at 60.7
No. 8 in turnovers gained with 10
No. 9 in time of possession at 35:21
No. 12 in turnover margin at 1.67
No. 14 in total defense with 268.7 yards allowed/game
No. 15 in scoring offense with 43.0
No. 16 in team sacks with 3.67/game
No. 17 in fewest thrown interceptions with one
No. 24 in red zone defense at 62.5
 
Individually, Myles Carr is No. 4 in completion percentage at 73.1 percent, No. 7 in passing efficiency (194.3) No. 10 in yards per pass attempt at 10.09 and No. 13 with eight passing touchdowns. Defensively, Brandon Jones is fifth with 1.67 sacks per game, Devonte Williams is third in the nation in fumbles recovered with two and Kelechi Amushie and Tre Oliver each have one (21^st in DII). Emond Hobbs is 15^th with 0.7 interceptions per game after two picks versus No. 12/10 Midwestern State. On special teams, Julio De la Garza is tied for tops in field goal percentage (100) and No. 20 in field goals per game (1.33) and Sean Landez is 21^st in punt returns with 14.2.
 
SCOUTING THE LIONS
Luis Perez has thrown seven touchdowns and zero interceptions and is among the nation's leaders in completion percentage, completions/game, pass efficiency, passing touchdowns, yards and points responsible. The Lions are coming off a 49-10 victory at Eastern New Mexico University. Returning is All-American and LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Richard Cooper, who rushed for 1,380 yards last season. This season, he has 151 rushing yards in two games.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans are also encouraged to interact with @JavelinaSports by following Texas A&M-Kingsville football on Twitter, @JavelinaFB, and @JavelinaFB on Instagram, liking the official Facebook page of Javelina football (/JavelinaFootball) and subscribing to the JavelinaAthletics YouTube channel.