KINGSVILLE, Tex. — Texas A&M-Kingsville defeated Western New Mexico 64-13 at Javelina Stadium, with the visiting team scoring two rushing touchdowns in the loss. The Mustangs haven't defeated TAMUK since 2017 and are on a 7 game losing streak versus the Javelinas, a streak that continued with this game.

Western New Mexico began play by opting to kick off, as Texas A&M-Kingsville won the toss and elected to receive. The Mustangs struggled to contain the Javelina's offensive momentum, conceding multiple touchdowns in the first quarter. Despite a notable 22-yard pass from Connor Ackerley (Tempe, Arizona/Corona Del Sol High School) to Zay Savoie (Apache Junction, AZ/Red Mountain High School), the visiting team found themselves under consistent pressure, resulting in Ackerley being sacked three times. The first quarter ended with the Mustangs trailing 29-0.

Western New Mexico found momentum late in the second quarter with a determined drive, highlighted by Ackerley's 21-yard rush that set the stage for Savoie's 1-yard touchdown run at 1:57. Talan Tinsley (Queen Creek, AZ/Queen Creek High School) successfully converted the extra point, narrowing the margin. Despite a strong effort, including a 25-yard pass from Ackerley to Davey Morales (Queen Creek, AZ/Queen Creek High) at the final whistle, the visiting team faced a challenging task against Texas A&M-Kingsville, ending the period at a deficit. The game concluded with a 43-7 lead for TAMUK.

In the third quarter, Western New Mexico showcased resilience with a 16-play drive that resulted in a touchdown by Gabriel Levy (Tucson, AZ/Cienega High School), who rushed for 3 yards to score at 7:02. Despite Tinsley's point-after kick being blocked, the Mustangs managed to put points on the board. Later, Damir Collins (Portland, OR/Independence Community College) delivered a crucial defensive highlight by intercepting a pass from Texas A&M-Kingsville's Jack Turner at their own 3-yard line, preventing further scoring. However, the Javelinas responded with their own touchdown, extending the lead to a 50-13 score as the quarter concluded.

In the fourth quarter, the Mustangs faced a challenging start as Ackerley threw an interception on the first possession, setting the stage for Texas A&M-Kingsville's scoring drive. Despite the setback, Western Western New Mexico managed to gain momentum with Eli Wehbey (Red Bluff, CA/Shasta College) completing several passes, including a 12-yard pass to Gavin Placencio (Silver City, NM/Cobre High School) that secured a first down. However, subsequent drives saw limited progress, hindered by a penalty and stout defensive plays by the home team. The Mustang's offense was held in check, concluding their final drive with short completions by Wehbey. The game ended with Texas A&M-Kingsville securing a decisive victory, and the final score was 64-13.

Bradly Harris (Lancaster, CA/Mt Sac) led the Mustangs defense with 13 tackles, showcasing his involvement in multiple plays. Cole Lalama (Queen Creek, AZ/Queen Creek High) contributed with eight tackles, solidifying the defensive effort. On offense, Gabriel Levy (Tucson, AZ/Cienega High School) rushed for 26 yards on eight carries and scored a touchdown. Damir Collins (Portland, OR/Independence Community College) made a defensive impact by recording an interception, adding to the team's turnover tally.

TAMUK Quarterback Jack Turner led the offensive charge with 373 passing yards and five touchdowns on 33-of-40 attempts. His primary target, Kevin Holmes Jr., accumulated 101 receiving yards and scored one touchdown on eight receptions. Ivan Thomas contributed significantly with two touchdown catches, totaling 52 yards on four receptions. On the ground, Lawrence Starks added a rushing touchdown, amassing 67 yards on 11 carries and catching two passes for 21 yards. Defensively, Doug Brooks made an impact with six tackles, including 1.5 sacks and a blocked kick.

The Mustangs have not managed to defeat TAMUK since 2017, which extends their losing streak against the Javelinas to seven games. The Mustangs hold a record of 2-8 overall and 1-7 in conference play. The Javelinas stand at 4-6 overall and 3-5 in conference competition.

Their next game will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, at noon as they host Midwestern State at Ben Altamirano Field in Silver City, N.M.