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Radio: Choctaw Live
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Clinton, MS - Texas A&M-Kingsville will seek a bounce back performance in their first road contest of the season against Mississippi College at Robinson-Hale Stadium on Saturday.

The Javelinas (0-1, 0-0 Lone Star Conference) are coming off a 16-13 loss in their home opener against Colorado-Mesa. After a bye week last week, Texas A&M-Kingsville will look to get their first win of the 2024 season.

Standing in their way are the Choctaws (0-1, 0-0 Gulf South Conference) of Mississippi College.

Last week, the Choctaws would lose a 29-5 contest against Shorter University. Dating back to the 2023 season, Mississippi College is on a four-game losing streak in which they have been outscored 146-32.

Historically , the Javelinas have not fared well against Mississippi College. Texas A&M-Kingsville is 1-3 all-time against the Choctaws, with the last matchup dating all the way back to 1993, in which Mississippi College would take a 13-9 victory.

Kickoff for Saturday's contest is set for 6:00 p.m. CT at Robinson-Hale Stadium. It will be aired on Flosports as well as Choctaw Live. Live updates and stats can be tracked at JavelinaFB on Twitter.

Quick Hitters:

- Stopping the run will be the name of the game for the Javelinas. Choctaw running backing Marcus Williams earned preseason all-GSC honors after rushing for 851 yards and three touchdowns last year.

- The Javelina defense picked up right where it left off last season, snagging two interceptions thanks to Rayden Campbell and Seven Sanchez. Dating back to last season, it was the third straight game with multiple forced turnovers from the Javelina defense.

- Senior Xavier Henderson continues to be a dominant force in the middle of the Javelina defense, notching five total tackles and a TFL last week. It was the ninth such game in his career where Henderson reached five tackles and had a TFL.

- Despite losing both Christian Anderson and CJ Odom to graduation, the Javelinas rushing attack is still a force. Santana Scott would lead the way with 64 rushing yards on 17 carries and Roger Hagan would go for 52 yards on 18 attempts. Hagan would also add a nine-yard reception for a touchdown.

- Receiver Jackson Allen had a huge performance for the Javelinas last week, setting a new career high in receptions with five and finished just behind his career high in receiving yards with 46.