Thursday night lights
January 31, 2020
It was a disappointing night in the Dome, with both women and men’s basketball losing to Texas A&M Kingsville Thursday, Jan. 30.
Finance senior and guard Mica Schneider takes a successful jump shot and scores against Texas A&M University Kingsville. Jan. 30.
The women’s team started the night off strong, ending the first quarter ahead by five. Elizabeth Cathcart (No. 43), forward and marketing senior, led the team in points once again with 10. Mica Schneider (No. 4), guard and finance senior, added to her season assist total with the team-high of eight. However, the Mustangs could not defeat the Javelinas, losing 54-50.
Pre-law junior and guard Reggie Rivera leaps to score 2-points against Texas A&M University Kingsville. Jan. 30.
The men followed behind hoping to put a halt to the Javelinas’s winning streak. D’monta Harris (No. 13), guard and undecided senior, led the Mustangs with 22 points. Jalin Brown (No. 4), forward and marketing sophomore, tried to keep the Mustangs close with 10 points and seven rebounds. However, the effort fell short as the Javelinas rolled on to a 77-66 win.
Both teams will return to the Dome this Saturday for another doubleheader against Texas A&M International. The women’s team will start the day off at 2 p.m. and the men’s will follow at 4 p.m. Both games will be streamed live on ESPN 3.