Kingsville - Texas A&M-Kingsville closed out its home schedule in emphatic fashion thanks to a 56-10 win over Sul Ross State Saturday from Javelina Stadium.
From the opening snap, the Javelinas (5-5, 5-3 LSC) dominated the Lobos (2-8, 1-9 LSC) in what was their final home game of the season. The defense racked up three interceptions and eight sacks while the offense racked up 481 yards of offense to break a three-game conference losing streak and get back in the win column.
It was also senior night for the Javelinas, as Texas A&M-Kingsville football celebrated 16 seniors who played their final game for the Javelinas at Javelina stadium.
Running back
Edward Chumley was particularly dominant for the Javelinas, rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns while adding 19 yards receiving and a touchdown in under three quarters of action. It was his second game of the season with three rushing touchdowns, previously doing it against Eastern New Mexico. Chumley would crest the 1,000 yard mark in this game as well, becoming the first Javelinas to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season since 2011.
Chumley would not be the only Javelina to cement his name in the record book, as receiver
Christian Kretz set the single-season receptions record in the first quarter against Sul Ross. Kretz, who previously set the single-season receiving yards record in last week's contest, would finish his day with seven catches for 169 yards .
Texas A&M-Kingsville scored in just about every way imaginable, racking up four rushing touchdowns, three passing touchdowns and even got their first defensive touchdown of the season thanks to a pick-six from senior linebacker
Julian Payne in the third quarter. Payne's interception was part of a massive third quarter for the Javelinas, in which the Hogs scored 24 points in seven minutes of game time to put the game out of reach for the Lobos.
Quick Hitters:
- Texas A&M-Kingsville extended its reach on the Lone Star Conference sack title as they led all LSC teams with 33 sacks on the season.
- The three interceptions the Javelinas forced tied a season high for the Javelinas, as they racked up three interceptions against Western New Mexico earlier this season.
- Quarterback
Luke Arrington scored his first career touchdown with a 44-yard touchdown pass to
Kendrick Rucker, while Rucker scored his first two touchdowns of the season as well.
- The Javelinas eclipsed the 60-point mark for the first time this season and the second time under Head Coach
Scott Parr.
Texas A&M-Kingsville will wrap up the regular season against UT-Permian Basin Saturday from Midland, Texas. Fans of the Javelinas can watch the game on FloCollege or follow the action at JavelinaFB on X.
