KINGSVILLE, TEXAS – The East Central University women's basketball team fell 35-59 to Texas A&M-Kingsville in the opening game of the 2016-17 season.

The Tigers (0-1) were led by senior Jalyn Jackson, who tallied seven points, four rebounds and two assists. Junior Alexa Adair also added seven points and an assist. Junior Aalyiah Blakley led the team on the boards with six, while adding three points and two assists.

ECU took a while to get its offense going, as they were held scoreless through the first minute of the opening quarter. The Javelinas (1-0) continued the defensive pressure and incr...