UAFS men's basketball team remains undefeated this season (4-0) as the Lions defeated Texas A&M International by the score of 74-63 in the Lone Star Conference season-opener and first-ever game for the Lions in the new conference. The Lions are now 8-7 in all-time series against the Dustdevils. 

Junior guard Matthew Wilson led all scorers with his new career high 34 points on 11-20 shooting from the field, 8-13 from beyond the arc and 4-4 from the free throw line. Brian Halums added another 12 points despite being in a foul trouble for the biggest part of the game. As a team, the Lions have shot 50 percent from the field (23-46), 54 percent from the three point line (13-24) and 68.2 percent from the free throw line (15-22) on 18 total assists. 

Defensively, the Lions hel their opponents to a paltry 38 percent shooting from the field (19-50) and 36.4 percent from beyond the arc. Chris Rollins recorded nine rebounds followed by Charles Botchway with four. As a team, the Lions forced 12 turnovers and recorded three steals. 

The Lions continue their conference homestand against Texas A&M-Kingsville at 4 p.m. at Stubblefield Center.The Lions will be looking to extend their undefeated streak against Javelinas. Tickets are on sale now and available at the UAFS Box Office located within the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center or by phone at 479-788-7300