Tulsa, OK - Texas A&M-Kingsville begins its 2026-27 campaign in Tulsa at the Tulsa Tip-Off Classic with contests against Northeastern State and Rogers State.

After wrapping up its exhibition schedule with a 2-1 record, including a win over Division I foe Houston Christian University, the Javelinas will now kick off its regular season slate on the road from the Sooner State on Friday against NortheasternNor State and Saturday against Rogers State. The Javelinas will look for another hot start to their 2026-27 campaign, as they are 4-1 in season-openers over the last five seasons.

The tournament slate will feature some unfamiliar foes for the Javelinas, beginning with Northeastern State. The Javelinas and Riverhawks have not faced off against each other since the 2009-10 season. As for the Wildcats of Rogers State, the Javelinas took them on for the first time in program history last season, falling 59-87. 

It will be a new-look squad for the Javelinas this season, bringing in 12 new additions to the 2026-27 roster. Transfers such as Oren Bowens Jr., Baron Bellamy, Vejas Matekonis and Joshua Olutayo will look to make immediate impacts along with true-freshmen Tyree Winston, Carter Shipman, Logan Gonzalez, Gerald O'Neal and Alex Elliott. 

Leading the way for the Javelinas this season however is returning-senior guard Bryce Smith. Smith, a native of Baytown Texas, averaged 6.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists while leading the team with 51 steals. Smith was named as the Javelinas' preseason player to watch by the Lone Star Conference earlier this year as well. 

Tip-off for Friday's game against Northeastern State is set for 7:30 pm with Saturday's contest against Rogers State set for 5:00 pm. Fans of the Javelinas can watch the games on the MIAA Network or follow the action at JavelinaMBB on X.