2016_Texas_A&M–Commerce_Lions_football_team

2016 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team

2016 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team

American college football season


The 2016 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Colby Carthel, the Lions compiled an overall record of 11–2 with a mark of 8–1 in conference play, winning the LSC title for the third consecutive season. Texas A&M–Commerce advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs for the fifth time in program history. In the first round, the Lions defeated Colorado Mesa, 34–23, for the program's first playoff win since 1991, but lost to the Grand Valley State, 55–32, in the second round. The Lions were ranked No. 9 in the final AFCA poll.[1]

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Texas A&M–Commerce finished with both the top offense and top defense in the conference. The Lions scored a total of 477 points (39.8 per game) while only allowing 260 (21.7 per game). On offense, the team was led by junior quarterback Luis Perez, who finished the season throwing for 3,326 yards, 32 touchdowns, and five interceptions.[2]

The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium on the university's campus in Commerce, Texas.

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University of Faith (FL)

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University of Faith Glory Eagles at No. 9 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

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At Delta State

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No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Delta State Statesmen – Game summary

at McCool Stadium, Cleveland, Mississippi

  • Date: September 10
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 5,679
  • Referee: Bradly MacNealy
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At Eastern New Mexico

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No. 7 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

at Greyhound Stadium, Portales, New Mexico

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT / 1:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 1,510
  • Referee: Matt Jones
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Texas A&M–Kingsville

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Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas at No. 6 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: September 17
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 7,747
  • Referee: Kenny Kelarek
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At Oklahoma Panhandle State

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No. 6 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies – Game summary

at Carl Wooten Field, Goodwell, Oklahoma

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,330
  • Referee: Andy Dunklin
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No. 7 Midwestern State

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No. 7 Midwestern State Mustangs at No. 4 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: October 8
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,208
  • Referee: Joe Horn
  • TV: ESPN3
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At Western New Mexico

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No. 9 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Western New Mexico Mustangs – Game summary

at Altamirano Stadium, Silver City, New Mexico

  • Date: October 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 71 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 279
  • Referee: Robert Newton
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At Angelo State

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No. 9 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Angelo State Rams – Game summary

at LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

  • Date: October 22
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 3,406
  • Referee: Andy Dunklin
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West Texas A&M

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West Texas A&M Buffaloes at No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: October 29
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Mostly clear, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,629
  • Referee: Rickey Herron
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At Texas–Permian Basin

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No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary

at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, Texas

  • Date: November 5
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 7,000
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Tarleton State

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Tarleton State Texans at No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 7,795
  • Referee: Robert Newton
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No. 25 Colorado Mesa (NCAA Division II playoffs first round)

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No. 25 Colorado Mesa Mavericks at No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions (NCAA Division II playoffs first round) – Game summary

at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 56 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 5,529
  • Referee: Stan Stence
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At No. 2 Grand Valley State (Regional semifinals)

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No. 8 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions at No. 2 Grand Valley State Lakers (Regional semifinals) – Game summary

at Lubbers Stadium, Allendale, Michigan

  • Date: November 26
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST / 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 44 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,081
  • Referee: Bob Rose
  • TV: ESPN3
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References

  1. "AFCA Division II Coaches Poll". Herald and Review. Decatur, Illinois. December 20, 2016. p. B2. Retrieved October 26, 2022 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. "Lone Star Conference 2016 Stats". Lone Star Conference. Retrieved October 26, 2022.

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