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Texas A&M International University Athletics

MBB
75
Winner Tex. A&M Int'l TAMIU 13-18,8-14 Lone Star
70
Tex. A&M-Kingsville TAMK 11-18,7-14 Lone Star
Winner
Tex. A&M Int'l TAMIU
13-18,8-14 Lone Star
75
Final
70
Tex. A&M-Kingsville TAMK
11-18,7-14 Lone Star
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Tex. A&M Int'l TAMIU 35 40 75
Tex. A&M-Kingsville TAMK 33 37 70

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Austin Childress

Dustdevils Prevail Over Kingsville In Season Finale

Kingsville, Texas- The Texas A&M International A&M International University basketball team took on rival team Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas. The atmosphere was palpable as TAMIU took two fan buses full of Dustdevil fans to the game to cheer on the Men and Women in their last regular season game of the season. The Dustdevils entered the game 12-18 on the season and 7-14 in the conference. The Javelinas entered the game 11-16 and 7-14 in the conference. During the last meeting between the two teams, the Dustdevils emerged victorious at home with a 65-50 win.
 
The Dustdevils started off strong as they took the lead in the first half 35-33 heading into the locker room. History would soon repeat itself as the Dustdevils would outscore the Javelinas 40-37 in the 2nd half to secure the victory.
 
The senior Esteban Roacho had a stellar night as he finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Dustdevils to the win. Isaiah Somers (18) and Elijah Bailey (11) also helped on the offensive end for the Dustdevils. TAMIU had six bench points. The lead during the game changed 13 times and the games was tied five times. The Dustdevils shot 46.9% from the field, 48.3% from three and 83.3% from the free throw line.
 
The Dustdevils finished the season 13-18 overall and 8-14 in the conference.
 
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