Texas A&M-Kingsville holds off No. 20 West Georgia in home opener
Texas A&M-Kingsville used a 13-point second quarter to take the lead for good in 20-17 win against No. 20 West Georgia in the Javelinas' home opener on Saturday at Javelina Stadium.
Just like last week's season opener against Colorado Mesa, it was the kicking of Gilbert Garza and defense that sparked A&M-Kingsville against the Wolves.
Garza was perfect on both of his field goal attempts and Khalid Walker intercepted a Ben Whitlock pass and ran 26 yards for a touchdown to give the Javelinas a 13-3 halftime lead.
The Javelinas added another touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 5-yard pass from quarterback Kannon Williams to Jackson Allen. West Georgia scored its final touchdown in the final minute of the fourth quarter, but A&M-Kingsville ran out the clock to secure the win.
TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 20, WEST GEORGIA 17
Top performers
West Georgia: Ben Whitlock 13 of 25, 142 yards, 3 INT; LaPerion Perry 6-75 yards, receiving; Steven Peterson 1-18, TD receiving; Cameran Brown 8-79 rushing
Texas A&M-Kingsville: Kannon Williams 14 of 21, 99 yards, TD passing, 6-42 rushing; Jason Gaines 6-59 receiving; Jackson Allen 2-10, TD receiving; Christian Anderson 14-55 rushing; CJ Odom 15-31 rushing; Gilbert Garza 2 for 2 FG attempts; Khalid Walker INT for TD
Highlights: Texas A&M-Kingsville beings the season 2-0 for the second consecutive year under head coach Mike Salinas. The Javelinas totaled 331 yards of offense in the victory with quarterback Williams accounting for 142 yards of offense and a touchdown.
Next: West Georgia at Mississippi College, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16; Texas A&M-Kingsville at Western New Mexico, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16
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