KINGSVILLE, Texas – Texas A&M-Kingsville will head on the road for the first time this season, as they open Lone Star Conference play against the No. 14 ranked West Texas A&M Buffaloes (2-0) on Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m.
The undefeated Javelinas will face their first true test of the season this weekend, as the Buffaloes are not only their first LSC opponent but their first Division II opponent of the season.
"We are 2-0, and that is where we wanted to be headed into conference play," said head coach
Mike Salinas. "West Texas is always a really good team, and we are going to have to execute at a high level like we are capable of to get the win."
The Buffaloes have had the Javelinas' number in the past few years, despite the games always being close affairs with the Buffaloes winning the last three meetings by an average of fewer than seven points.
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LAST TIME OUT
Last week the Blue & Gold won handily against the Lobos of Sul Ross State last weekend, 35-14.
The Javs' special teams stood out in the definitive victory with a performance that featured two blocked punts for safeties courtesy of
Isaiah Jacobs and several explosive returns by junior
Craig Clemons who recorded 124 all-purpose yards along with a receiving touchdown.
Redshirt sophomore
Jacob Cavazos had another strong performance as the starting quarterback going 25-37 through the air with 233 yards and one passing touchdown.
SCOUTING THE BUFFALOES
No. 14 West Texas A&M enters this weekend's matchup following a 34-19 victory over out-of-conference opponent Adams State.
Senior quarterback Nick Gerber led the way for the Buffs going 26-of-42 for 224 yards and one touchdown. Brian Okoye led the Buffs with 75 yards on 11 carries while Kris Sims and Jarrod Compton combined for eight catches and 43 yards.
Defensively, Christopher Thomas registered double-digit tackles for the second straight week as the senior had a team-leading 10 tackles (five solo, five assisted) with Preston Steszewski snagging his second interception of the season.
UP NEXT
After this weekend, the Javelinas will return to Javelina Stadium as they take on the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
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