Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas
Athletic teams representing Texas A&M University–Kingsville / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas (/ˌhɑːvəˈliːnə/ HAH-və-LEE-nə) are the athletic teams that represent Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK) in Kingsville, Texas, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 1954–55 academic year.
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Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas | |
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University | Texas A&M University–Kingsville |
Conference | LSC (primary) |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | Steve Roach |
Location | Kingsville, Texas |
Varsity teams | 14 (5 men's, 9 women's) |
Football stadium | Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium |
Basketball arena | Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center |
Baseball stadium | Nolan Ryan Field |
Softball stadium | Vernie and Blanche Hubert Field |
Tennis venue | Javelina Tennis Courts |
Mascot | Porky |
Nickname | Javelinas |
Fight song | Jalisco |
Colors | Blue and gold[1] |
Website | javelinaathletics |
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Some of the women's athletic teams use the name Lady Javelinas; however, the school's other teams use the Javelina name. The javelina serves as the mascot representing the teams, and the school colors are blue and gold.