KINGSVILLE, Texas — The Texas A&M-Kingsville women's basketball team will tipoff at the Steinke Physical Education Center for the first time in 2022 as they host Western Colorado at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Additionally, the Javelinas will be hosting a canned food drive with fans who donate a nonperishable food item receiving free admission into this weekend's contests.
 
The Javelinas (2-0, 0-0 LSC) picked up a pair of wins last week, first besting Chadron State 80-63 before dropping Black Hill State 71-65. Freshman Shelby Ray was incredible on the opening weekend, shooting 71% from the field and averaging 16 PPG. Additionally, Ray recorded five blocks and a steal in the pair of wins. Matching Ray's point total, senior Brianna Pena provided a spark offensively while dropping seven assists and swiping a steal. 
 
Sophomore Mia Rivers and junior Georgia Ohiaeri delivered solid performances as well, as Rivers averaged 13 PPG and Ohiaeri 12 PPG, while Rivers logged 10 assists and Ohiaeri 11 rebounds. 
 
Two games in, the Javelinas lead the LSC in three-point scoring, sinking nine shots per game from deep at a 42.9 % clip. TAMUK also serves as the top defensive team at the perimeter, holding opponents to an 18.2% shooting from beyond the arc. 
 
Meanwhile, the Mountaineers (0-2. 0-0 RMAC) narrowly fell to Texas Woman's 57-55 before losing to Angelo State 66-51. Western also took on Colorado State in an exhibition earlier in the week, suffering an 86-56 setback to the NCAA Division I opponent. 
 
Rachel Cockman has been the Mountaineer's top scorer at 14.5 PPG, while Brooklyn Seymour is not far behind with 11.5 PPG. Defensively, Haley Valencia has two blocks and three steals, both team-bests despite coming off the bench. Valencia also is tied with Emmery Wagstaff for the team's top passer, each with five assists.

CLEAR BAG POLICY
To provide a safer environment for the public, Texas A&M University-Kingsville has implemented new guidelines limiting the size and type of bag allowed into the Steinke Physical Education Center limiting the size and type of bag allowed into the venues. Fans are permitted to take the following style and size bags into the arena:
 

• Bags that are clear and do not exceed 12 inches long by 12 inches high by six inches wide;
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag; and
• Small clutch purses, with or without a handle or strap, not exceeding 4 ½ inches by 6 ½ inches.
• Clear backpacks that do not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 clear bag policy guidelines

 
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary bags, after inspection at the entrance. Prohibited items will not be held during the event and must be returned to your vehicle. Seat cushions will be permitted.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses or bags larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, luggage of any kind, or computer bags. Fans may continue to carry approved items without a bag (e.g., cameras, smartphones, binoculars, etc.) into the arena.

Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to maintain a safe environment in which to enjoy games at the Steinke Physical Education Center and all our athletics venues.
 
Follow the Javelinas all season long by visiting javelinaathletics.com to find links to live stats and streaming information as well as a recap at the end of each contest. To keep up-to-date with Javelina Women's Basketball, follow the program on Facebook /JavelinaWBB or Twitter @Javelina_WBB. Watch your Javelinas live today on the Javelina Sports Network.

Get the Official Javelina Athletics Mobile App today! Download on the App Store or Get It on Google Play to keep up with all the news, scores and updates of your favorite Javelinas