KINGSVILLE, Texas – Texas A&M International women's basketball were unable to ever establish a groove, falling for the third time in a row and second in a row to Texas A&M-Kingsville, 67-39 in a Lone Star Conference road matchup.
 
The Javelinas (11-4, 4-0 LSC) took the early 3-0 lead and went coast-to-coast, never allowing the Dustdevils (10-4), 1-2 LSC) to hold a lead throughout the entire contest.
 
TAMUK sparked early to hold a 23-11 lead through the opening quarter and grew upon that lead, outscoring TAMIU 17-9 in the second to lead 40-20 at the half.
 
Both teams did little offensively in the second half, with the Javelinas holding an 11-8 edge in the third and then 16-11 in the fourth to equate to the 67-39 final.
 
TAMIU in the loss shot just 14-for-49 (28.6%) from the floor, but were hurt immensely by the three-point line, where they went just 1-for-17. Again, the free throw line was unkind, shooting 10-for-22 from the stripe.
 
On the other side, TAMUK shot 22-for-48 (45.8%) from the floor and were 11-23 (47.8%) from deep. The Javelinas capitalized on 12 of 14 free throws.
 
Sophomore Rai Brown was the lone Dustdevil to reach double figures, scoring 10 points and collecting five rebounds.
 
Freshman Evelyn Quiroz followed with eight points and three rebounds, while sophomore Emily Swiercz chipped in six points, five rebounds and four assists.
 
TAMIU must put the three game skid behind them as it prepares for a two-game home stand beginning Thursday, Jan. 20. Oklahoma Christian comes to Laredo for a 5:30 p.m. tip.