DBU (5-4, 1-0 LSC) at TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL (2-5, 1-0 LSC)
December 6 | 3:00 PM | Laredo, TX | TAMIU Kinesiology and Convocation Building
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MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE
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COUNTDOWN TO TIP-OFF
Both DBU and Texas A&M International carry 1-0 records in Lone Star Conference play into this Saturday afternoon showdown in Laredo, where somebody will lose their zero.
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LAST TIME OUT
Thursday night, the Patriots dominated their Lone Star Conference opener against Texas A&M-Kingsville in a 105-71 win.
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Bishop Jones and Trevor Frank combined for 41 points on 60% efficiency, leading DBU across the 100-point plateau for the second time this season. As a group, the Patriots turned in their highest single-game free-throw percentage (77.4%) and second-best three-point percentage (41.7%) on the season.
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The Javelinas led the country in ball security entering Thursday night, averaging just 6.8 offensive turnovers per game before DBU forced them to turn the ball over 18 times. Trevor Frank, AJ Borden, TJ Thomas, and Cody Stevens each finished with multiple steals in the win.
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PATRIOT STORYLINES
Run It Up: The Patriots are averaging 104.67 points per game across their last three contests.
Quick Draw: DBU leads the country in turnovers forced per game (25.22) and steals per game (16.3).
Hot Hands: Earlier this month, the DBU defense forced 30+ turnovers in back-to-back games for the first time in program history (11/15 - 35, 11/20 - 31). They have turned in three 30+ turnover games so far this season.
Big X: Xavion Brown leads the country in steals (28).
Frank's Hot Sauce: Trevor Frank is third in the country in steals (26).
Uncle Drew: Through the first nine games of the season, Drew Calderon's team-leading free-throw percentage sits at 90.5%, a 32% improvement from his mark last season (58.5%).
Separation: The Patriots lead the country in average turnover margin, sporting a +11.8 clip.
Wide Margin: DBU's total forced turnover margin is currently +106 (227-121).
Charity Stripe: DBU leads the Lone Star Conference in free throw attempts per game, but is shooting just 65.0% from the line.
First 20: The Patriots have held the lead going into halftime in eight of their nine games this season.
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SCOUTING TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL
- In the 2024-2025 season, the Dustdevils posted a 13-18 (8-14 LSC) record, and they finished their season without a berth into the LSC Tournament.
- Texas A&M International has started this season 2-5, but won their LSC opener against UT Tyler on Thursday (65-58).
- The Dustdevils are led offensively by senior shooting guard Caylen Goff Brown. Listed at 6-3, Goff Brown is averaging 15.9 points and leads the team in both three-point percentage (minimum two attempts, 44.2%) and free throw percentage (88.0%).  
- International is 15th in the Lone Star Conference in points per game (69.0), and is 13th in the conference in points allowed per game (78.9 ppg).
- The Dustdevils have a -13 forced turnover differential on the season (78-91).
- Gaius M'Ella is third in the LSC in offensive rebounds per game (3.57).
- Head coach Mac McConnell is in his eighth season as a collegiate head coach, and his sixth with Texas A&M International. McConnell holds a career head coaching record of 78-114.
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SERIES HISTORY
DBU leads the all-time series over Texas A&M-Kingsville, 22-15. The Patriots are on a two-game win streak over the Dustdevils, a product of sweeping their season series last year.
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UP NEXT
Following Saturday afternoon's dance with Texas A&M International, DBU will come home to The Burg Center on Thursday, December 11th, to host St. Mary's.