COMMERCE – In the first set of action of the 2024 season, the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team held the annual Blue and Gold Spring Game on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
Instead of the offensive unit going up against the defense, the two teams were drafted by the coaching staff, who was also split into the two teams: Blue and Gold. Team Gold came away with the 21-10 win on Saturday.

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The Lions wrap up the spring with two more practices next week. The regular season opener is set for August 31 at San Diego State, while the first home game is on September 14 at 6 p.m. against Grambling.
 
Season tickets are on sale for the 2024 season, those interested in purchasing season tickets can email LionTickets@tamuc.edu.
 
After a scoreless first quarter, Paul Odidi (Mansfield – Timberview) caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from Ron Peace (Malakoff) at the 10:07 mark of the second quarter to put team Gold up 7-0.
 
Andy Gallegos (Kaufman) drilled a 27-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the first half for the first points of the game for team Blue.
 
In the third quarter, Sean Salllis (Carrollton – Creekview) broke away for a 70-yard touchdown reception, thrown by Lake Bennett (Rockwall) for team Gold.
 
Team Gold added it to its lead at the 6:01 mark of the fourth quarter as BK Jackson (Missouri City – Ridge Point) ran in an eight-yard touchdown.
 
The only touchdown in the game for team Blue came with two seconds left in the game and it was an 11-yard touchdown catch by KJ Shankle (Fort Bend Travis), thrown by Mirko Martos (South Garland).