Texas A&M International vs. UT Tyler TAMIU: 11-5, 4-4 LSC  | UTT: 13-2, 8-0 LSC Thursday, Jan. 12 | 5:30 p.m. TAMIU Kinesiology and Convocation Building Laredo, Texas		Schedule	Roster	Stats
Texas A&M-Kingsville vs. UT Tyler TAMUK: 7-7, 4-4 LSC  | UTT: 13-2, 8-0 LSC Saturday, Jan. 14 | 1 p.m. Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center Kingsville, Texas		Schedule	Roster	Stats

STILL STREAKING
 
The Patriots took care of business last week yet again, going 2-0 against St. Edward's and St. Mary's to move their winning streak out to eight games and move to 8-0 in LSC play and 13-2 on the season. It was a tale of two different contests as UT Tyler took down the Hilltoppers by 18 points and played one of their most efficient games of the season. Against the Rattlers, it was the exact opposite, as the Patriots shot well below season averages and committed several uncharacteristic turnovers, but still came away with the close victory.
 
CLIMBING THE REGIONAL RANKS
 
This week saw the Patriots move up into a tie for fourth in the latest D2SIDA South Central Regional Rankings. That mark is the highest of the season for UT Tyler, and it also is the highest rank of the Division II era. UT Tyler is one of two undefeated Lone Star Conference teams, and one of three teams that has yet to drop a divisional contest.
 
BIGGEST ROAD TRIP YET?
 
The Patriots have played just four home games this season thanks to plenty of road contests in non-conference play, but the Patriots have responded well to the tough schedule. Currently the Patriots are 5-1 on the road, 4-1 in neutral site contests, and an undefeated 4-0 inside the Herrington Patriot Center.
 
This week's road trip will be one of the toughest yet, as it sees them take on Texas A&M International and Texas A&M-Kingsville in a pair of matches that will go a long way when it comes down to who will make the conference tournament. The Dustdevils will roll in at 11-5 to Thursday's contest, and have won six of their last seven. The Javelinas might be just 7-7, but have taken down West Texas A&M and Adams State, two teams that are ranked inside the D2SIDA South Central Region Rankings.
 
SCOUTING REPORT
 
Texas A&M International is 4-4 in conference play and 3-1 in divisional play so far this season. The Dustdevils pride themselves on efficient shooting and strong defense. They rank 49^th nationally in field goal percentage, 38^th in scoring defense, 34^th in scoring margin, and 19^th in steals per game.
 
2021-22 First Team All-LSC Selection Rai Brown leads Texas A&M-International on the court, scoring 19.6 points per game and chipping in a team leading 5.9 rebounds per game. Brown has scored under 20 points just once in the last five games, and has scored 53 combined in her last two.
 
Nate Vogel leads the Dustdevils and is in his fourth season at the helm. Vogel has led the program to two consecutive LSC tournament appearances, the first two in school history.
 
For the Javelinas, they are an even 4-4 in LSC play and 2-2 in divisional play. They also do a great job of shooting the ball well, while also not committing mistakes on the offensive end. They rank 64^th nationally in field goal percentage, 14^th in three point percentage defense, 50^th in three pointers per game, and 44^th in turnovers per game.
 
Brianna Pena leads Texas A&M-Kingsville at 12 points per game, and also chips in the second highest assists and steals on the team. Pena has scored in double figures in all but two games this season, and has started all 14 contests.
 
Michael Madrid enters his fourth season as head coach of the Javelinas, and led the program back to the LSC tournament for the first time since 2017 during the 2021-22 season that also included an upset win over number one Lubbock Christian on December 31, 2021.
 
NEXT UP
 
Following the road trip, the Patriots will return home to the Herrington Patriot Center for a five game homestand that will see several big opponents make their way to Tyler. That homestand begins January 19^th against Lubbock Christian and is scheduled for a 5 p.m. tipoff.